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Latest News

2026 National Team Program Policy Released
Updated policy defines a performance-managed, compliance-defined system designed to support medal outcomes, athlete accountability, and long-term development.
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Happy Thumbs Tape Company Announced as Official Thumb Tape Partner
Happy Thumbs Tape delivers durability, comfort, and support rep after rep
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2026 USAW Sport Performance Selection Procedures Released
Selection Procedure Policy applies to international competitions events running Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2026
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Revised 2026 Qualifying Totals Released Following IWF’s Adjusted Bodyweight Categories
2026 national competition qualifying guidance available here
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61 Medals Earned at Pan American Youth Championships, Women Win U17 Title
Men’s U17, men & women’s U15 teams all earned silver to cap 2025 international competition
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FISU 2026 World Championships Added to USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Calendar
World University Weightlifting Championships run Sept. 8-12 in Doha, Qatar
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Florida Wins Inaugural South East Regional University Weightlifting Championships
Gators host first-ever South East Regional University Weightlifting Championships with Florida State, South Florida, Central Florida, Mississippi State University, Webber International University, and Louisiana State University-Shreveport
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IWF Adjusts Bodyweight Categories, Sets Categories for LA2028
Adjusted bodyweights take effect Aug. 1, 2026, USAW to follow suit
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United States Earns Most Medals since 1989 in Historic 2025 Senior World Championships
Four Olympians and A Senior Worlds Rookie Contribute to Team USA’s Nine Medals
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Power Play Fuel Announced as Official Supplements and Official Protein Partner
The sports nutrition company focuses on delivering premium, sport-certified supplements for elite and everyday athletes
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Reeves Sets Trio of World Records, Rogers Makes History at Senior World Championships
Paris Olympic gold medalist dominates at 77 kg, earns U.S. first Worlds sweep since 2019 alongside Olympian teammate
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Thirty-three Athletes Compete at TYR Wodapalooza SoCal
USAW x WZA Event Takes Place in Huntington Beach
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USAW Credentials Now Available Through U.S. Army Credentialing Assistance Program
New approval allows service members in the Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve to use Army CA funding to pursue USAW’s WTS credential
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