The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is the world controlling body for weightlifting As a permanent non-profit organization composed of 194 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