Canadian Weightlifting Federation
Haltérophile Canadienne (CWFHC)

The Canadian Weightlifting Federation is dedicated to the promotion and development of Olympic Weightlifting in Canada. We will do so in a spirit of equity and fair play, while at the same time encouraging a fit for life philosophy.

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June 06, 2021

CWFHC/VIRUS Membership Order

The CWFHC is providing an opportunity for all weightlifters that are members of their Provincial Sports Organization to purchase VIRUS apparel with the CWFHC logo. As this is the first time we will be doing an online order for our members, we are limiting the duration to 3 days. Items will be sold on a...

June 05, 2021

2021 Junior World Championships Wrap Up

The CWFHC sent 4 athletes to Tashkent, Uzbekistan from May 23-31. This was the first in person competition for our Juniors in well over a year. For 3 of the 4 athletes, this was their first international competition. Our athlete’s did not disappoint. Youri Simard started the team with a 6/6 performance with an 8kg...

May 14, 2021

LIFT CLEAN – CWFHC and Untamed Grange Partnership

The Canadian Weightlifting Federation Halterophile Canadienne (CWFHC) strives to be a leader in clean sport. We are proud of the results our athletes are able to achieve without resorting to performance enhancing drugs. We are honored to have the support of a Canadian based company wanting to recognize our commitment to clean sport. Untamed Grange...

April 26, 2021

2021 Junior Pan American Championship Team Canada Announcement

CWFHC is proud to announce that the following athletes have been selected for the 2021 Junior Pan American Championship in Manizales- Colombia: Shad Darsigny Matt Darsigny Youri Simard Xavier Lusignan Rienna Skelton Emma Friesen Melissa Lin Georgia Cameron Congratulations to each of you on achieving this prestigious accomplishment!

March 27, 2021

2021 Junior World Championships Team Canada Announcement

CWFHC is proud to announce that the following athletes have been selected for the 2021 Junior World Championships in Jeddah, KSA: Shad Darsigny Matt Darsigny Youri Simard Rienna Skelton Emma Friesen Congratulations to each of you on achieving this prestigious accomplishment!

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Did you know Boady Santavy is a fourth generation elite weightlifter? It all started with: - Joe Turcotte lifted in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Turcotte was a Michigan state champion and Ontario Provincial Champion. - Turcotte took his nephew, Bob Santavy under his wing. Santavy had great success having competed in multiple Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games and two Olympic Games. - Dalas Santavy then followed in his father’s footsteps. Dalas is not only a five time national champion but also represented Canada and medaled at two Pan Am Championships, three silver medals at the NACACI Championships and also competed at two Commonwealth Games and two World Championships.There is no question that Boady is living up to his family legacy having represented Canada in many international competitions and is in his final preparation to represent Canada at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. ——————Saviez-vous que Boady Santavy est un haltérophile de quatrième génération? Tout a commencé par : - Joe Turcotte a levé dans les années 1940 et 1950. Turcotte a été champion de l’État du Michigan et champion de l’Ontario. - Turcotte a pris son neveu, Bob Santavy sous son aile. Santavy a connu un grand succès en participant à plusieurs Jeux panaméricains, Jeux du Commonwealth et deux Jeux olympiques. - Dalas Santavy a ensuite suivi les traces de son père. Non seulement Dalas a été cinq fois champion national, mais il a aussi représenté le Canada et remporté deux Championnats panaméricains, trois médailles d’argent aux Championnats de la NACACI, ainsi que deux Jeux du Commonwealth et deux Championnats du monde. Il ne fait aucun doute que Boady est à la hauteur de son héritage familial puisqu’il a représenté le Canada à de nombreuses compétitions internationales et qu’il est en préparation finale pour représenter le Canada aux Jeux olympiques de Tokyo de 2020. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

The CWFHC is providing an opportunity for all weightlifters that are members of their Provincial Sports Organization to purchase VIRUS apparel with CWFHC logos. This is a limited time offer with all orders due by 11:59pm June 8th. This is a new process for us, we ask for your patience as we work through it.The order form can be found by clicking the following link: https://forms.gle/z4wCxNeMErjS6GUs6La CWFHC offre une opportunité pour tous les haltérophiles membres de leur association sportive provinciale d'acheter des vêtements VIRUS avec le logo de la CWFHC. Il s'agit d'une offre à durée limitée, toutes les commandes doivent être reçues avant 12 h 59 le 8 juin. Ceci est un nouveau processus pour nous, nous vous demandons d'être patient pendant que nous y travaillons.Le bon de commande est disponible en cliquant sur le lien suivant :https://forms.gle/z4wCxNeMErjS6GUs6 ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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Part 3: Rachel Leblanc-bazinetMe qualifier pour Tokyo représente l’accomplissement d’une vie. Tous les efforts et les innombrables sacrifices qui sont finalement récompensés à leur juste valeurs. Je peux enfin dire qu’après deux records canadiens et une participation aux jeux, je laisse ma marque dans ce sport. Ce parcours qui à débuter en 2016 sans trop d’attente m’a appris que je suis capable de me surpasser jour après jour et que je suis plus forte mentalement et physiquement que je le pense. C’est pour moi un énorme privilège de pouvoir représenter mon pays aux Olympiques. Je ne pourrais être plus fière de ce que j’ai accompli jusqu’à maintenant.——————Qualifying for Tokyo 2020 is the accomplish of a life. All the efforts and all the sacrifices are finally rewarded to their real values. I can finally say that after two canadian records and a participant at the Olympic games, I left my mark in this sport. This journey that started in 2016 without too much expectation showed me that I’m capable of more, that I’m able to surpass myself day after day and that I’m mentally and physically stronger than I think. For me it’s a huge privilege to be able to represent my country at the Olympic games. I couldn’t be prouder of what I achieved to this day. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

Part 2: « Being selected on Team Canada's weigtlifting team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics would represent my biggest achievement up to now. I invested 15 years of my life training to reach this ultimate goal. During the last 3 years, the Olympic qualifiers have been such a challenge, and finally getting my Olympic spot would mean that even if it takes time, hard word always pays off. Records can be broken, and people will forget most of the competitions you went to and lifts you made after you're done weightlifting, but being an Olympian is forever and nobody can ever take that away from you. Becoming an Olympian would mean leaving my mark in the Canadian weightlifting history. Finally, qualifying on the Olympic Team would represent carrying on the heritage I received from my dad as he is a 2 time Olympian and my coach since the beginning of my career. » ——————« Être sélectionnée sur l'équipe d'haltérophilie d'Équipe Canada pour les Olympiques de Tokyo 2020 représenterait mon plus grand accomplissement jusqu'à maintenant. J'ai investi 15 ans de ma vie à m'entraîner pour atteindre cet objectif ultime. Durant les 3 dernières années, les qualifications olympiques ont été un si grand défi, et finalement obtenir mon spot Olympique signifierait que même si cela prend du temps, le travail ardu porte toujours fruit. Les records peuvent être battus, et les gens oublieront les compétitions auxquels tu as participé et les barres que tu as faites après que ta carrière d'haltérophile soit terminée, mais être un Olympien/une Olympienne c'est pour la vie, et personne ne peut jamais te l'enlever. Devenir une Olympienne signifierait laisser ma marque dans l'histoire de l'haltérophilie canadienne. Finalement, me qualifier sur l'Équipe Olympique serait perpétuer l'héritage que j'ai reçu de mon père, étant donné qu'il est 2 fois Olympien et mon entraîneur depuis le début de ma carrière. » ... See MoreSee Less

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