The disposal of The Russian Federation President Weightlifting Cup foundation was signed by Russian Federation President Dmitry Medvedev on February 3d, 2011. The disposal approves the conduction of annual international weightlifting tournament for The Russian Federation President Cup. The first Russian Federation President Weightlifting Cup will take place in Belgorod on December 16-18, 2011.
World’s strongest weightlifters as well as the strongest representatives of Russian team are invited to participate in this tournament. The competition is included in official event calendar of International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), which gives it official status not only on the territory of Russia, but also all over the world.
The competition will be conducted in five categories:
Men up to 94 kg
Men up to 105 kg
Men 105+ kg
Women up to 75 kg
Women 75+ kg
The Russian Federation President Weightlifting Cup is uncommon sport competition. Event format successfully combines the elements of hi-tech show, mass sport tournament and secular party attended by the representatives of different forms of business, politics, culture, and sports. Some words about the special status of the President Cup should be said. The competition is included in official event calendar of International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), which gives it official status not only on the territory of Russia, but also worldwide. Russian weightlifters’ results shown during this tournament will influence Russian team formation for 2012 London Olympics.
December competition schedule
- Delegations’ arrival, accreditation, participants’ placement. Final applications’ approval.
- 15:00 — Men weight category 94 kg
- 16:30 — Opening ceremony
- 17:00 — Women weight category 75 kg
- 18:30 — Break
- 19:00 — Men weight category 105 kg
- 20:30 — Fetive concert
- 21:10 — Closure
- 15:00 — Women weight category +75 kg
- 16:30 — Break — «Hall of fame» prize award ceremony
- 17:00 — Men weight category +105 kg
- 18:30 — Competition closure ceremony
- 19:10 — End of event
- 20:00 — The Russian Federation Weightlifting Cup winners and participants award ceremony
- Delegations’ departure until December 20th
