IWF in Milano for the start of the Olympic Winter Games

The IWF President Mohammed Jalood and the IWF General Secretary José Quiñones were last week in Milano (ITA), where they had the opportunity to attend the IOC Session, a few days before the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games.

IWF President Mohammed Jalood and IWF General Secretary José Quiñones with Pau Gasol, IOC Member and Spanish basketball legend

During their stay in Italy, the IWF dignitaries could meet many IOC members and discuss matters of common interest for the Olympic Movement. They emphasised the commitment of the weightlifting family to remain a stronger partner and an added-value of the Olympic programme in future editions of the Games, and underlined the profound renovation our International Federation has undergone in recent years.

With Ms Baklai Temengil, from Palau, President of Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) 

“We had very fruitful meetings here in Milano and we are clearly convinced that weightlifting is now seen as a reliable, credible and renovated sport. The changes we implemented in the fight against doping, and in ensuring the good governance of our Federation, have paid off. The success of our competition at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and in the subsequent editions of the IWF World Championships are also a proof that we are evolving in the right direction,” considered the IWF President Mohammed Jalood.

President Jalood with Mr Spyros Capralos (GRE), IOC Executive Board Member

Mr Quiñones was present at the superb Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina Olympic Games and could witness some of the athletes’ astonishing performances during the first days of the competition.

The IWF leadership also met with the Italian Weightlifting Federation representatives, namely its President Alberto Miglietta (second from the left)

“We need to sincerely thank the IOC for trusting and supporting our efforts to modernise and make weightlifting more attractive to the youth. We work hand in hand for the development of Sport, with the ultimate goal of creating a more peaceful, healthier and happier world. In Milano, the organisation has been outstanding, and we can see once more why the Olympic Games are a source of inspiration for many millions of athletes in the five continents,” stated the IWF General Secretary.