The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is a permanent non-profit organization composed of 189 affiliated National Federations worldwide, from all five Continents
Weightlifting was one of the first sports included already in the first Modern Olympic Games 1896
The IWF was founded in 1905, being one of the oldest International Sport Federations
The IWF is the world controlling body for weightlifting
The IWF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole controlling body for international weightlifting
The IWF is a member of SportAccord and the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF)