{"id":20677,"date":"2026-05-21T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20677"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:31:00","slug":"media-statement-international-weightlifting-federation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20677","title":{"rendered":"Media Statement\u00a0 \u2013 International Weightlifting Federation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-43661\">&#13;<br \/>\n                            <time datetime=\"2026-05-21T12:31:09+00:00\" pubdate=\"\" class=\"date\">&#13;<br \/>\n                                May 21, 2026                            <\/time>&#13;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-title\">Media Statement\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<section class=\"post-content\">&#13;<br \/>\n                                &#13;<\/p>\n<p>The IWF announces that\u00a0its CEO Mr Achilleas Tsogas\u00a0will leave its leadership position within the Federation following a successful transformative period for the organisation and the global sport of weightlifting.<\/p>\n<p>The IWF recognises and thanks\u00a0the CEO\u00a0for his commitment and contribution during a defining period for the Federation. Under his\u00a0tenure, the organisation has continued its governance and anti-doping reforms, strengthened relationships with the International Olympic Committee and key stakeholders, enhanced athlete representation, and worked to secure the long-term future and credibility of weightlifting within the Olympic Movement.<\/p>\n<p>Those were significant achievements during a pivotal period of change and re-structuration within our International Federation. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The IWF extends its gratitude and appreciation for his service to the international weightlifting community and wishes Mr Tsogas every success in his future professional and personal endeavours.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his period of service at the IWF, Mr Tsogas considered:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt has been a privilege to serve the International Weightlifting Federation during one of the most important periods in its modern history.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I would like to express my sincere gratitude to\u00a0the IWF\u00a0President, General Secretary and\u00a0Executive Board\u00a0for their trust, support, and collaboration throughout my tenure.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Together, we have helped strengthen the foundations of the Federation, continued the process of reform and modernisation, reinforced the position of weightlifting within the Olympic Movement, and supported the sport\u2019s long-term sustainability and growth.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Following the consolidation of the Federation within a complex international sport environment, the time is right for me to pursue a new professional challenge. 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