By Bassey Ibiatisuho
Olympian and current International Technical Official of the International Weightlifting Federation, Coach Lawrence Iquaibom has been elected as a member of the Technical Committee of the Weightlifting Federation of Africa.
Coach Iquaibom, a retired Director of Sports in the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service was elected today in Mahebourg, Mauritius at the ongoing African Weightlifting Congress.
The prestigious event brought together top officials and stakeholders from across the continent to discuss the future of weightlifting in Africa.
In a telephone interview, the widely travelled official said “this forms part of my happy moments in weightlifting, I feel fulfilled that I am elevated in a sport I have committed myself, and this will help me contribute to the development of weightlifting in Nigeria, Africa and globally.”
At the Electoral Congress, Mr. Khaled Mhalhel from Libya was re-elected as President of the Weightlifting Federation of Africa while South African Dr. Kevin Duploy was elected as the Ist Vice President. Other elected members of the Technical Committee are, Mr John Ogolla from Kenya, Mr Horst Sayler from Swatini and Mr Faried from Morocco.
The congress which was observed by the 1st Vice President of the International Weightlifting Federation –IWF, Ursula Papandrea will be followed by the 2025 African Weightlifting Championship, scheduled from April 20 to 28, an exciting competition that will see some of Africa’s finest weightlifters showcase their strength and skill on the platform.
