IWF will take to the streets this weekend in Lausanne

The sport of weightlifting will be introducing a new and exciting event to the streets of Lausanne, Switzerland this weekend.

The 1st International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Street Weightlifting competition will be taking over the streets of the Olympic capital on April 23. The event will feature 14 of the world’s best weightlifters, along with Olympians from Europe, South America and the Middle East.

The outdoor and city environment should provide an exciting venue.

“This format can bring weightlifting into town centers, and showcases the fun and competitive spirit of your sport,” said IWF Interim President Dr. Michael Irani. “We want to showcase how great our sport is in urban settings.”

The format will feature a mixed team format with two athletes from the same country competing against other teams.

“I am thrilled an honored to contribute back to the sport and the weightlifting community,” said Meso Hassona, Qatar’s first Olympic gold medalist. “The IWF is consistently displaying their commitment to clean, equal and fair sport. I’m looking forward to competing in Lausanne.”

Fellow Olympian Yazmin Stevens agrees.

“I am overjoyed to be a part of the 1st IWF Street Weightlifting Competition.” This a unique event and I’m looking forward to being amongst the best in weightlifting, where we all come together for equality, diversity and clean sport.”