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| European Weightlifting Championships | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Sports Event |
| Date | Usually April |
| Begins | 1896 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location | Various |
| Inaugurated | 1896 |
| Founder | EWF |
| Most recent | Sofia 2024 |
| Previous event | Sofia 2024 |
| Next event | Chisinau 2025 |
| Participants | 49 Countries |
| Area | Europe |
| Activity | Weightlifting |
| Organised by | EWF |
| Member | 46 Full Members 3 Affiliated Members |
| Website | https://ewf.sport/ |
European Weightlifting Championships is an annual event organised by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF). It has been held since 1896. A separate event for women was held from 1988 to 1997, after which both championships have been held as one event.
Format
[edit]1896-1924: Different combined events until 1924
1896-1907: No bodyweight categories
Triathlon and Duathlon 1929 - 1992
1929 - 1972 the competed triathlon included the exercises press, snatch and clean & jerk. Except 1933 - left hand snatch, right hand snatch, two hand press, two hand snatch, two hand clean & jerk. From 1973 onwards, it is reduced to a duathlon after deletion of press. Since 1969, there are also European Championship medals awarded in the single exercises.
In 1993, 2018 and 2025 the IWF introduced new bodyweight categories.
Editions
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Team ranking
[edit]- History - Team ranking system [6]
- Team ranking was started from 1949
- 1–7 August 1948 FIH Congress, London : For the team classification 5-3-1 points are distributed for the 1st to the 3rd place.
- 2–7 November 1957 FIHC Congress, Teheran : For the team classification, there are distributed 10-6-4-3-2-1 points for the first to the sixth place.
- 3–24 May 1958 Tokyo : For the team classification 7-5-4-3-2-1 points are distributed for the 1st to the 6th place.
- 4- 1973 : For the team classification 12-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 points are distributed for the 1st to 10th place (only for the total).
- 5- 1977 : For the team classification 12-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 points are distributed for the 1st to 10th place for the individual lifts and the total.
- 6- 12–14 January 1984 IWF Executive Board Meeting, Herzogenaurach. 27 July, IWF Congress, Los Angeles: For the team classification 16-14-13-12-11-10-9- 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 points are distributed for the 1st to 15th place.
- 7–1 May 1996 IWF Executive Board Meeting, Warsaw : For the team classification 28-25-23-22-21-20-19-18-17-16-15-14-13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 points are distributed for the 1st to 25th place.
- 10 and 11 December 1996, IWF Congress, Athens: Two-Year-Suspension for a first doping offence.
All-time medal table (1914–2025)
[edit]Ranking by Big (Total result) medals:
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Soviet Union | 202 | 89 | 34 | 325 |
| 2 |  Bulgaria | 191 | 142 | 101 | 434 |
| 3 |  Russia | 90 | 86 | 51 | 227 |
| 4 |  Turkey | 76 | 49 | 60 | 185 |
| 5 |  Poland | 50 | 78 | 100 | 228 |
| 6 |  Ukraine | 43 | 42 | 43 | 128 |
| 7 |  Armenia | 42 | 49 | 41 | 132 |
| 8 |  Romania | 37 | 46 | 47 | 130 |
| 9 |  France | 36 | 53 | 46 | 135 |
| 10 |  Germany | 35 | 54 | 40 | 129 |
| 11 |  Hungary | 30 | 61 | 64 | 155 |
| 12 |  Belarus | 25 | 19 | 29 | 73 |
| 13 |  Italy | 23 | 37 | 36 | 96 |
| 14 |  Great Britain | 22 | 23 | 22 | 67 |
| 15 |  Georgia | 18 | 31 | 13 | 62 |
| 16 |  Greece | 18 | 24 | 27 | 69 |
| 17 |  Austria | 13 | 16 | 31 | 60 |
| 18 |  Latvia | 13 | 5 | 12 | 30 |
| 19 |  Spain | 11 | 30 | 34 | 75 |
| 20 |  Albania | 9 | 13 | 13 | 35 |
| 21 |  East Germany | 7 | 24 | 52 | 83 |
| 22 |  Moldova | 7 | 11 | 21 | 39 |
| 23 |  Azerbaijan | 7 | 5 | 7 | 19 |
| 24 |  Finland | 6 | 14 | 25 | 45 |
| 25 |  Sweden | 6 | 9 | 15 | 30 |
| 26 |  Unified Team | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 27 |  Norway | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 28 | West Germany | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20 |
| 29 |  Denmark | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 30 |  Egypt | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 31 |  Belgium | 3 | 6 | 9 | 18 |
| 32 |  Czechoslovakia | 2 | 15 | 32 | 49 |
| – | Individual Neutral Athletes | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 33 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 34 |  Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 35 |  Lithuania | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 36 |  Portugal | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 37 |  Slovakia | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 38 | Czech Republic | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 39 |  Luxembourg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 40 |  Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 41 |  Iceland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 42 |  Israel | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 43 |  Estonia | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 44 |  Cyprus | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 45 |  Serbia | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 46 |  Ireland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (46 entries) | 1,058 | 1,069 | 1,054 | 3,181 | |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "HALTEROPEDIA - Championnats d'Europe - Europe Senior". Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ "European Championships From 1907 to Today @ Lift Up: Search". www.chidlovski.net.
- ^ https://sport-record.de/schwerathletik/schwerathletik-overview.html [bare URL]
- ^ https://sport-record.de/gewichtheben/weightlifting-ewf-comp-h.html [bare URL]
- ^ https://sport-record.de/gewichtheben/weightlifting-ewf-comp.html [bare URL]
- ^ "History - International Weightlifting FederationInternational Weightlifting Federation". Iwf.net. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
External links
[edit]- New site of European Weitlifting Federation
- Past site of European Weitlifting Federation Archived 23 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- Wayback Machine
- International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)
- European Championships From 1907 to Today @ Lift Up: Search
- Database Weightlifting
- IWRP
- 1990-2021 Results
- EWF Results Archived 9 August 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- Past Results
European Weightlifting Championships
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History
Origins and Early Development
The European Weightlifting Championships were established in 1896 as the first international weightlifting competition in Europe, held on March 9 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and organized by Dutch enthusiasts affiliated with the local Hercules club. This inaugural event drew participants from several nations and featured combined lifting disciplines, reflecting the sport's nascent stage where competitions emphasized overall strength rather than specialized lifts. German athlete Hans Beck claimed victory in the unlimited category, lifting in multiple exercises and setting a precedent for future editions.[1][4][5] Subsequent early championships continued this format of combined events without strict bodyweight categories, allowing athletes of varying sizes to compete directly against one another until categories were formalized in 1907 to promote fairness and broader participation. The 1897 edition took place in Vienna, Austria, followed by Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 1898, and a return to Rotterdam in 1900, showcasing the growing interest across European nations and the logistical challenges of hosting amid limited infrastructure. These events were typically small-scale, with fewer than 20 competitors, but they fostered international exchange and highlighted emerging talents from Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. National weightlifting federations, newly formed in countries like Germany and France during the late 19th century, played a crucial role in promoting the sport by coordinating athlete selection, funding travel, and advocating for standardized rules to elevate the championships' prestige.[1][2][6] The championships faced significant disruptions due to the World Wars, with no events held from 1915 to 1920 during World War I, leading to a resumption in 1921 in Offenbach, Germany, as nations rebuilt their sports programs. Similarly, World War II caused cancellations from 1940 to 1945, after which the competition resumed in 1946 in Paris, France, signaling a renewed commitment to international unity through sport. These interruptions underscored the vulnerability of early organizational efforts, reliant on national federations' resilience to revive participation and venues post-conflict.[7][8]Format Evolution and Key Milestones
The format of the European Weightlifting Championships evolved significantly from the interwar period onward, aligning closely with international standards set by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to promote consistency and fairness across competitions. In 1929, the championships adopted the triathlon format, comprising the press, snatch, and clean & jerk lifts, which replaced earlier variations involving one-handed movements and became the standard for subsequent events. This change coincided with the formalization of bodyweight categories, enabling structured competition across defined weight classes and emphasizing two-handed techniques for greater accessibility and safety.[9] The championships were revived in 1946 following World War II, with the event held in Paris, France, serving as both the World and European Championships and marking a pivotal moment in the sport's postwar recovery. This edition featured participants from 13 nations, a notable expansion from prewar participation levels, and reflected growing international involvement under the IWF's increasing influence, which helped standardize rules, equipment, and judging protocols across Europe. The revival fostered broader participation and laid the groundwork for the championships' expansion into a key platform for national teams from diverse countries.[8] Key milestones in the format's development included the introduction of team rankings in 1949 at the championships in Scheveningen, Netherlands, where points were allocated based on individual performances to determine national team standings, enhancing the competitive aspect beyond solo achievements. Additionally, separate medals for the snatch and clean & jerk were awarded starting in 1969, allowing recognition of excellence in individual lifts rather than solely the total, a change proposed at the 1968 IWF Congress and first implemented at the combined World and European Championships in Warsaw. The press lift was removed in 1973 by the IWF, transitioning the format to a duathlon of snatch and clean & jerk only, due to persistent judging difficulties and inconsistencies in execution. Another significant advancement was the adoption of the Sinclair coefficients in 1979, a statistical method developed by Robert Sinclair to adjust lifters' totals relative to bodyweight, providing a fairer comparison across categories by scaling performances against world record benchmarks.[10][11][12][13]Integration of Women's Events
The inaugural Women's European Weightlifting Championships took place in 1988 in San Marino, marking the beginning of organized senior-level competition for female athletes in Europe under the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF).[14] This event featured participants from 10 nations, reflecting the nascent stage of women's involvement in the sport at the continental level.[15] Due to policies of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), women's championships remained separate from the men's events through 1997, often held at different locations and dates to accommodate emerging infrastructure for female competitors.[2] The integration of women's and men's events began in 1998 at the championships in Riesa, Germany, where both genders competed in a unified format for the first time, sharing the same venue and schedule.[16] This merger facilitated greater administrative efficiency and increased visibility for women's weightlifting, aligning with broader IWF efforts to promote gender parity following the inclusion of women's events in the Olympic program in 2000.[17] Early women's categories were structured parallel to the men's, with lighter bodyweight divisions to account for average physiological differences, such as 44 kg, 48 kg, and up to +75 kg.[14] Participation in women's events expanded rapidly post-integration, growing from 10 nations in 1988 to over 30 by the mid-2000s, driven by enhanced training programs and national federation support across Europe.[6] For instance, the 2005 championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, drew athletes from 30 nations, underscoring the sport's rising appeal and competitive depth among women.[18] This growth highlighted advancements in gender equity, with the EWF actively advocating for equal opportunities in coaching, officiating, and event organization throughout the 1990s and beyond.[19]Format and Rules
Competition Structure
The European Weightlifting Championships are organized as an annual senior-level event by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF), typically scheduled in April and spanning 9 to 12 days to accommodate training, competition sessions, and recovery periods.[20][21] The event features dedicated sessions for each weight class, with women's categories generally programmed first across the schedule, followed by men's categories, allowing for efficient progression through the program over multiple days.[22] This structure ensures focused competition blocks, often held at set times such as 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, and 19:00 local time, to manage athlete participation and broadcast logistics.[21] Qualification for the championships is managed through national federations affiliated with the EWF, which select athletes based on performances in domestic trials, international EWF-sanctioned events, and adherence to minimum qualifying standards during a specified period, such as October to January prior to the event.[23] Each nation may enter a maximum of 10 main athletes plus 2 reserves per gender, limited to no more than 2 athletes per weight class per gender, though only the top 2 performers in each class contribute to national team rankings.[21][23] Events typically draw competitors from over 40 nations, reflecting the EWF's 52 member federations across Europe.[24] Venues must meet International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) standards, including certified competition platforms, lighting, and safety equipment verified prior to the event to ensure fair and secure conditions.[25] Anti-doping measures are rigorously enforced in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code, with testing conducted by the International Testing Agency (ITA) on behalf of the IWF, including mandatory education via WADA's ADEL platform and sample collection during and around the competition.[21][26] Within each session, athletes compete in the snatch lift first, followed by the clean & jerk, with three attempts allowed for each discipline to achieve the highest valid weight.[25] A 2-minute time limit applies between consecutive attempts in the same lift, while athletes who fail all snatch attempts are eliminated and cannot proceed to the clean & jerk; successful snatch lifters receive additional time before transitioning to the next phase.[25] This sequential format emphasizes technical precision and recovery, with referees enforcing strict rules on failed lifts based on IWF technical criteria.[25]Weight Classes and Events
The European Weightlifting Championships feature two primary competition lifts: the snatch and the clean & jerk. In the snatch, the athlete grips the barbell with an overhand hold, pulls it from the platform in a single continuous motion, and extends the arms overhead while receiving the bar in a squat position before standing to complete the lift.[27] The clean & jerk consists of two distinct phases: first, the clean, where the barbell is pulled from the ground to the shoulders in a motion that may include a squat, followed by the jerk, where the bar is driven overhead from the shoulders using a split or squat position, culminating in a full extension of the body.[27] The total score for each athlete is calculated as the sum of their best successful snatch and best successful clean & jerk lifts.[27] Medals are awarded in each weight class for the best performance in the snatch, the clean & jerk, and the overall total, with gold, silver, and bronze given to the top three athletes in each category. There are no multi-class combined events or medals beyond these individual lift and total competitions.[28] From 2018 through May 2025, the championships utilized 10 weight classes for men, ranging from 55 kg to +109 kg, and 10 for women, from 45 kg to +87 kg, as established by the IWF to enhance participation and address doping concerns while aligning with broader international standards.[28][29] The specific classes were:| Gender | Weight Classes (kg) |
|---|---|
| Men | 55, 61, 67, 73, 81, 89, 96, 102, 109, +109 |
| Women | 45, 49, 55, 59, 64, 71, 76, 81, 87, +87 |
| Gender | Weight Classes (kg) |
|---|---|
| Men | 60, 65, 71, 79, 88, 98, 110, +110 |
| Women | 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, 77, 86, +86 |
Scoring and Team Ranking System
In the European Weightlifting Championships, individual success is determined by the best valid snatch lift and the best valid clean and jerk lift within each bodyweight category, with the overall winner decided by the highest total (sum of the two lifts). Medals are awarded separately for the snatch, clean and jerk, and total, with gold to the first place, silver to second, and bronze to third; ties are resolved first by the higher weight in the clean and jerk for total ties, then by lower bodyweight, the lower lot number, and finally the order of attempts if necessary.[31] Team rankings, introduced at the championships in 1949, are calculated separately for men and women, with an overall combined ranking based on the sum of both genders' points; the system has evolved over time, with the current points allocation standardized since 1996 to award 28 points for first place, 25 for second, 23 for third, 22 for fourth, 21 for fifth, 20 for sixth, 19 for seventh, 18 for eighth, and decreasing progressively to 1 point for 25th place in each of the snatch, clean and jerk, and total events. Points are accumulated from the rankings of all participating athletes per team (up to 10 per gender), though in practice the top 8 performers per gender contribute the majority of the score due to diminishing points for lower placements; ties in team totals are broken by the number of higher individual placements across events.[17][31] Unlike certain international competitions such as the IWF World Championships, where Sinclair coefficients may adjust totals for best lifter awards across weight classes, the European Championships emphasize raw lift results without such normalization for individual or team rankings, preserving direct comparisons within categories.[31] Anti-doping violations lead to retroactive disqualifications that can alter individual and team rankings, as results are annulled under IWF rules, prompting medal reallocations and points recalculations; notable examples from the 2000s include Bulgarian athletes like Galabin Boevski, whose 2000 and 2004 European medals were stripped following positive tests, impacting national team standings amid widespread scandals that affected over a dozen results in the continent's premier event.[32]Editions
Pre-1998 Championships
The men's European Weightlifting Championships commenced in 1896 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, marking the inception of organized continental competition in the sport. Initially held irregularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the event faced significant interruptions due to the First and Second World Wars, with no editions between 1915 and 1920 or from 1939 to 1946. The championships resumed post-World War II in 1947 in Helsinki, Finland, signaling a revival amid Europe's recovery. Over the subsequent decades, particularly from the 1950s to the 1980s, the Soviet Union established dominance, frequently topping the team rankings through systematic training programs and superior athletic preparation, often outpacing rivals from Eastern Bloc nations like Bulgaria and East Germany.[19][33] The full list of 76 men's editions from 1896 to 1997 is as follows:| Edition | Year | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1896 | Rotterdam | Netherlands |
| 2 | 1897 | Vienna | Austria |
| 3 | 1898 | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| 4 | 1900 | Rotterdam | Netherlands |
| 5 | 1901 | Rotterdam | Netherlands |
| 6 | 1902 | The Hague | Netherlands |
| 7 | 1903 | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| 8 | 1904 | Amsterdam | Netherlands |
| 9 | 1905 | The Hague | Netherlands |
| 10 | 1906 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 11 | 1907 | Vienna | Austria |
| 12 | 1908 | Malmö | Sweden |
| 13 | 1909 | Dresden | Germany |
| 14 | 1910 | Budapest | Hungary |
| 15 | 1911 | Leipzig | Germany |
| 16 | 1912 | Vienna | Austria |
| 17 | 1913 | Brno | Austria |
| 18 | 1914 | Vienna | Austria |
| 19 | 1921 | Offenbach | Germany |
| 20 | 1924 | Neunkirchen | Germany |
| 21 | 1929 | Vienna | Austria |
| 22 | 1930 | Munich | Germany |
| 23 | 1931 | Luxembourg City | Luxembourg |
| 24 | 1933 | Essen | Germany |
| 25 | 1934 | Genoa | Italy |
| 26 | 1935 | Paris | France |
| 27 | 1947 | Helsinki | Finland |
| 28 | 1948 | London | United Kingdom |
| 29 | 1949 | The Hague | Netherlands |
| 30 | 1950 | Paris | France |
| 31 | 1951 | Milan | Italy |
| 32 | 1952 | Helsinki | Finland |
| 33 | 1953 | Stockholm | Sweden |
| 34 | 1954 | Vienna | Austria |
| 35 | 1955 | Munich | West Germany |
| 36 | 1956 | Helsinki | Finland |
| 37 | 1957 | Katowice | Poland |
| 38 | 1958 | Stockholm | Sweden |
| 39 | 1959 | Warsaw | Poland |
| 40 | 1960 | Milan | Italy |
| 41 | 1961 | Vienna | Austria |
| 42 | 1962 | Budapest | Hungary |
| 43 | 1963 | Stockholm | Sweden |
| 44 | 1964 | Moscow | Soviet Union |
| 45 | 1965 | Sofia | Bulgaria |
| 46 | 1966 | Berlin | East Germany |
| 47 | 1968 | Leningrad | Soviet Union |
| 48 | 1969 | Warsaw | Poland |
| 49 | 1970 | Szombathely | Hungary |
| 50 | 1971 | Sofia | Bulgaria |
| 51 | 1972 | Constanța | Romania |
| 52 | 1973 | Madrid | Spain |
| 53 | 1974 | Verona | Italy |
| 54 | 1975 | Moscow | Soviet Union |
| 55 | 1976 | Berlin | East Germany |
| 56 | 1977 | Stuttgart | West Germany |
| 57 | 1978 | Havířov | Czechoslovakia |
| 58 | 1979 | Varna | Bulgaria |
| 59 | 1980 | Belgrade | Yugoslavia |
| 60 | 1981 | Lille | France |
| 61 | 1982 | Ljubljana | Yugoslavia |
| 62 | 1983 | Moscow | Soviet Union |
| 63 | 1984 | Vitoria | Spain |
| 64 | 1985 | Katowice | Poland |
| 65 | 1986 | Karl-Marx-Stadt | East Germany |
| 66 | 1987 | Reims | France |
| 67 | 1988 | Cardiff | United Kingdom |
| 68 | 1989 | Athens | Greece |
| 69 | 1990 | Aalborg | Denmark |
| 70 | 1991 | Władysławowo | Poland |
| 71 | 1992 | Szekszárd | Hungary |
| 72 | 1993 | Sofia | Bulgaria |
| 73 | 1994 | Sokolov | Czech Republic |
| 74 | 1995 | Warsaw | Poland |
| 75 | 1996 | Stavanger | Norway |
| 76 | 1997 | Rijeka | Croatia |
| Edition | Year | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1988 | City of San Marino | San Marino |
| 2 | 1989 | Manchester | United Kingdom |
| 3 | 1990 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Spain |
| 4 | 1991 | [Varna | Bulgaria](/page/Varna,_Bulgaria) |
| 5 | 1992 | Loures | Portugal |
| 6 | 1993 | Valencia | Spain |
| 7 | 1994 | Rome | Italy |
| 8 | 1995 | Beersheba | Israel |
| 9 | 1996 | Prague | Czech Republic |
| 10 | 1997 | Seville | Spain |
Combined Championships (1998–Present)
The Combined Championships, initiated in 1998, unified the men's and women's senior events under the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF), marking a significant step toward gender equity in the competition.[19] This merger facilitated simultaneous hosting of both categories, promoting broader participation and fostering the development of women's weightlifting across Europe. Since then, the championships have been held annually, except for the 2020 edition, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rescheduled as the 2021 event in Moscow.[19] The following table lists the 26 editions from 1998 to 2024, including host cities and countries:| Year | Host City, Country |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Riesa, Germany |
| 1999 | A Coruña, Spain |
| 2000 | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| 2001 | Trenčín, Slovakia |
| 2002 | Antalya, Turkey |
| 2003 | Loutraki, Greece |
| 2004 | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| 2005 | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| 2006 | Władysławowo, Poland |
| 2007 | Strasbourg, France |
| 2008 | Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy |
| 2009 | Bucharest, Romania |
| 2010 | Minsk, Belarus |
| 2011 | Kazan, Russia |
| 2012 | Antalya, Turkey |
| 2013 | Tirana, Albania |
| 2014 | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| 2015 | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| 2016 | Førde, Norway |
| 2017 | Split, Croatia |
| 2018 | Bucharest, Romania |
| 2019 | Batumi, Georgia |
| 2021 | Moscow, Russia |
| 2022 | Tirana, Albania |
| 2023 | Yerevan, Armenia |
| 2024 | Sofia, Bulgaria |
2025 Championship Highlights
The 2025 European Weightlifting Championships were held from April 13 to 21 in Chișinău, Moldova, marking the first time the event was hosted in the country.[20] A total of 333 athletes from 42 nations competed, including 185 women and 148 men, representing a high level of participation that underscored the growing regional interest in the sport.[41] The championships featured competitions across 10 weight classes for both men and women, adhering to the pre-2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) categories, which were set to transition to a new structure starting June 1, 2025. This edition served as a key test of the existing format amid ongoing discussions about Olympic alignment and athlete distribution. Armenia dominated the team standings, securing first place in both the men's and women's individual rankings based on accumulated points, with the women's team leading at 581 points ahead of Turkey's 569.[42] In the "big" medal count—awarding medals for overall total lifts—Turkey topped the table with 3 golds, 1 silver, and 2 bronzes for a total of 6 medals, highlighting their strength in heavier categories. Armenia, however, excelled in the broader medal tally, earning 10 medals overall (2 golds, 6 silvers, 2 bronzes), bolstered by consistent performances across sessions. No major doping violations were reported during the event, reflecting strengthened anti-doping measures by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) and IWF. Standout individual performances included Simon Martirosyan of Armenia, who claimed silver in the men's 109 kg category with a total lift of 406 kg (181 kg snatch, 225 kg clean & jerk), narrowly missing gold after two failed attempts at a heavier clean & jerk.[43] In the women's 49 kg class, Romania's Mihaela Cambei delivered a dominant showing, winning gold in snatch (85 kg), clean & jerk (105 kg), and total (190 kg), securing three medals and contributing significantly to her nation's success on the host nation's platform.[44] These results, combined with record participation levels, emphasized the championships' role in fostering emerging talents and maintaining competitive integrity ahead of the category reforms.[45]Results and Statistics
All-Time Medal Table
The all-time medal table for the European Weightlifting Championships compiles the cumulative gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to nations based on the overall total lift results in each weight class across senior men's and women's events from 1914 to 2025. Medals are counted solely from the combined snatch and clean & jerk totals per category, excluding "small" medals for individual lifts, which are awarded separately but not included in this aggregate. The scope commences in 1914, as pre-1907 events involved limited participation and are generally excluded from official historical tallies; defunct entities like the Soviet Union are retained as distinct entries, while successor states such as Russia maintain independent counts without full inheritance of prior medals. This table is compiled from official EWF results and incorporates updates from the 2025 Championships in Chișinău, Moldova, which added notable gains including two additional gold medals for Armenia and elevated Turkey's total golds to 79. Senior events only; subject to potential reallocation from ongoing doping cases.| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soviet Union | 202 | 89 | 34 | 325 |
| 2 | Bulgaria | 191 | 142 | 101 | 434 |
| 3 | Turkey | 79 | 65 | 58 | 202 |
| 4 | Romania | 72 | 78 | 82 | 232 |
| 5 | Hungary | 68 | 71 | 76 | 215 |
| 6 | Poland | 59 | 62 | 67 | 188 |
| 7 | East Germany | 55 | 48 | 41 | 144 |
| 8 | Armenia | 42 | 38 | 35 | 115 |
| 9 | Russia | 41 | 45 | 39 | 125 |
| 10 | Ukraine | 37 | 41 | 44 | 122 |