Canadian Weightlifting Federation
Governing body for the sport of weightlifting in Canada
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Canadian Weightlifting Federation-Haltérophilie Canadienne (CWFHC) is the governing body for the sport of weightlifting in Canada.
| Sport | Weightlifting |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Canada |
| Abbreviation | WCH |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Affiliation | IWF |
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History
The origins of Canadian olympic weightlifting started from the beginning of the 20th century. Canada produced a large number of World Championships and Olympic athletes since the 1924 Summer Olympic Games.[1]