Qualification Standards

International Qualification

International Qualification

Weightlifting Ireland athletes have the opportunity to be considered for selection to compete at international competitions if they meet the minimum qualification criteria. The main international competitions of interest are hosted by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF), International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), EMWA Masters Weightlifting & IMWA Masters Weightlifting. They include but are not limited to the following:

European Youth & U15 Championships
European Junior & U23 Championships
European Senior Championships
European Masters Championships
World Youth Championships
World Junior Championships
World Senior Championships
World Masters Championships
Olympic Games

Athletes must be a Weightlifting Ireland member in good standing on the date that these standards are attained. It is not acceptable to meet or exceed the qualifying standard and then join Weightlifting Ireland.

National Team Selection (Policy)

Fit To Compete Policy

Selection Appeal Form & Policy

Expression of Interest (General)

Olympics – 2024 / (Paris) | OFI & WI Agreement

Olympics – 2024 / (Paris) | Nomination & Selection Policy

Expression of Interest

Please see expression of interest forms linked within the relevant selection policies below. Athletes must complete these forms one month prior to the preliminary entry deadline for any international competition you wish to be considered for selected for.

New athletes – please submit an expression of interest no later than 12 weeks before an international competition to ensure that WI are made aware of your intention to qualify so that we can help guide you through the process of becoming eligible for international competition. Athletes must complete all steps outlined in the selection policy documentation.

Athletes wishing to be considered for international selection will need to meet the minimum qualification criteria outlined in the relevant selection policies & be a member of Weightlifting Ireland at the time of their expression of interest submission.

International Competition Calendars

The International weightlifting Calendar is governed by a number of key organisations. All athletes, coaches and parents should make themselves familiar with these websites and regularly check these websites for updates.

International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) – calendar found : here
- (All Olympic qualification and World championship events)
European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) – calendar found : here
- (All European events)