The Saudi Weightlifting Federation is one of the sports federations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is responsible for the sport of weightlifting and managing its local and international championships. It was founded in 1980, and its headquarters is in Riyadh, the capital.
The Federation carries out several tasks, including overseeing the organization and management of weightlifting sports affairs, promoting and publicizing the sport, working to elevate the technical level of referees and Saudi players to reach international competitions, and organizing competitions and championships.
Saudi Weightlifting Federation championships
The Weightlifting Federation organizes several local championships, including the Kingdom's Elite Weightlifting Championship for juniors and seniors. The federation has participated in several international championships, the most important of which are the Asian Championship and the World Weightlifting Championship, and it is a member of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
Regulatory arrangements of the Saudi Weightlifting Federation
The Saudi Weightlifting Federation is a private sports entity with an independent legal personality. It consists of clubs, bodies, and institutions associated with it. Its budget consists of funds provided by the state, revenues from championships, donations, grants, and annual membership fees and subscriptions from members.
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