What is IWF?
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is a permanent non-profit organisation 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, making it one of the oldest International Sport Federations.The IWF is the world controlling body for weightlifting, recognised 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).
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is the world controlling body for weightlifting
As a permanent non-profit organization composed of 189 affiliated National Federations worldwide, from all five Continents, the IWF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole controlling body for International Weightlifting
The IWF aims to promote Weightlifting as a core sport & support the development, health and unity for the benefit of all its stakeholders
Missions
To promote, lead and govern the sport of weightlifting throughout the world
To endorse the key values of the sport and the Olympic principles
To support all initiatives for peace and understanding
To advocate and ensure competitions in the spirit of Fair Play
To provide equal conditions for different Continents, countries, individuals without distinctions for reasons of race, color, gender, religion or politics
What is IWF Barbell?
Only barbells meeting IWF specifications and approval may be used in weightlifting competitions under its jurisdiction.
What is IWF Specification Barbell?
2.1 Bar
IWF TCR 3.3.3.2
Bar
There are two (2) types of bars: men’s and women’s bars. Both types of bars must meet
the following authorized specifications:
IWF TCR 3.3.3.3
A men’s bar weighs twenty (20) kg.
Regulation to 3.3.3
• manufactured from chromed steel
• machined with knurling in grip section
• weight = 20 kg
• length = 220 cm
• outer ends (sleeves) = 5 cm diameter / 41.5 cm long
• grip section = 2.8 cm diameter / 131 cm long
• 2 grip sections = 44.5 cm with non-knurled 0.5 cm strip 19.5 cm from inner sleeve
• centre knurling = 12 cm long
• demarcated with blue identification marking at each end and the centre of the bar
• tolerance = from +0.1% to -0.05%
IWF TCR 3.3.3.4
A women’s bar weighs fifteen (15) kg.
Regulation to 3.3.3
• manufactured from chromed steel
• machined with knurling in grip section
• weight = 15 kg
• length = 201 cm
• outer ends (sleeves) = 5 cm diameter / 32 cm long
• grip section = 2.5 cm diameter / 131 cm long
• 2 grip sections spaced 42 cm apart with non-knurled 0.5 cm strip 19.5 cm from
inner sleeve
• demarcated with yellow identification marking at each end and in centre of the
bar
• tolerance = from +0.1% to -0.05%
2.2 Discs
IWF TCR 3.3.3.5
Discs
Two types of discs are authorised for use by the IWF: Competition and Training discs.
Both types of discs must meet the following authorized specifications:
IWF TCR 3.3.3.6
Competition discs: (weights in kilograms with corresponding colour)
30 kg black*
25 kg red
20 kg blue
15 kg yellow
10 kg green
5 kg white
2.5 kg red
2 kg blue
1.5 kg yellow
1 kg green
0.5 kg white
*Note: Details of the introduction of 30 kg discs are subject to further co-ordination.
Regulation to 3.3.3
Competition discs:
a) Diameter
• Discs ≥ 10 kg : 45 cm ± 0.1 cm tolerance
• Discs < 10 kg ≤ 45 cm ± 0.1 cm tolerance
b) Material
• Discs ≥ 10 kg: covered with rubber or plastic and coated on both sides with
permanent colour
• Discs < 10 kg: may be made of metal or other IWF approved material
c) Tolerance
• Discs > 5 kg: from +0.1% to -0.05%
• Discs ≤ 5 kg: from +10 grams to -0 grams per part
d) Marking
• all discs must be clearly demarcated with the weight in kilograms
IWF TCR 3.3.3.7
Training discs
• manufactured in coloured weights as listed above
• may be manufactured in black with corresponding coloured rims and demarcated
with “Training”
Regulation to 3.3.3
Training discs
• tolerance = from +0.8% to -0.8%
• manufactured in colours with corresponding weight listed in TCR 3.3.3.6
• may be manufactured in black with corresponding coloured rims and demarcated
with “Training”
2.3 Collars
IWF TCR 3.3.3.8
Collars
In order to secure the discs to the bar, each bar must be equipped with collars. Collars
must meet the following authorised specifications:
• two (2) collars per barbell
• weight = 2.5 kg each
Regulation to 3.3.3
Collars
• manufactured from chromed steel
• hole = 5 cm diameter
• may be designed for either outside loading or inside loading for 2 kg or less
• tolerance = from +10 grams to -0 grams per part
2.4 Tolerance Chart
3.) SCALES
IWF TCR 3.3.4.1
At World Championships, Olympic Games and other select IWF Events, multiple
identical scales are required.
Regulation to 3.3.4
Scales must:
• be electronic; with display and/or printout or both
• capacity = weigh up to 200 kg
• precision = 10 grams minimum
• minimum three (3) scales – official scale, test scale and training venue scale
• certified by local authorities within three (3) months from start of the Event
• Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games – scales must be calibrated daily
( You can download from the link here: https://www.iwf.net/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2015/11/IWF-Guidelines_Sport-Equipment-Licensing.pdf)
Which Manufacturer Have Got License of IWF Barbell?
IWF – INTERNATIONAL WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION BARBELL LICENSE: Shanghai Double Happiness Co. Ltd | Eleiko Sport AB | Vesaka Barbell Company | Werk-san | Zhangkong Barbell Manufacturing Co.,Ltd and Technology Barbell Easy WL ( Link:https://www.iwf.net/weightlifting_/licenses-2/)
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