French and US weightlifting chiefs discuss Olympic preparations. EJF

Michel Raynaud, President of the French Weightlifting Federation (FFHM), visited the United States for a meeting with Jenny Schumacher, Chair of the Board of USA Weightlifting. 

The visit, at the invitation of the USA Weightlifting Federation, focused on strengthening cooperation, particularly in the context of the forthcoming Olympic Games.

The discussions in Los Angeles focused on the organisation and technical aspects of weightlifting events, with a special emphasis on the Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Both federations exchanged valuable insights and strategies for the successful delivery of these international events. 

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to continue working together. Schumacher thanked FFHM for its support of Team USA's preparations for the 2023 World Championships and looked forward to further collaboration in the lead up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. 

The Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games weightlifting competition will take place from 7-11 August at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Athletes will compete in 10 weight categories (5 men and 5 women). In 2023, weightlifting was confirmed on the programme of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games following a vote at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Mumbai, India.