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Naim Süleymanoğlu
Naim Süleymanoğlu (; 23 January 1967 – 18 November 2017) was a Bulgarian Turks, Turkish Olympic weightlifting, Olympic weightlifter. He was a seven-time World Weightlifting Championships, World Weightlifting champion and a three-time List of Olympic medalists in weightlifting, Olympic gold medalist who set 51 world records. At 147 cm in height, Süleymanoğlu's short stature and great strength led to him being nicknamed "Pocket Hercules". He is widely considered as one of the greatest Olympic weightlifters of all time, with many calling him the best pound-for-pound weightlifter in the history of weightlifting. At the Weightlifting at the 1988 Summer Olympics, 1988 Summer Olympics, Süleymanoğlu set multiple world records in the featherweight division in the Snatch (weightlifting), snatch, clean and jerk, and total. Following the 1988 Summer Olympics, he made the cover of ''Time (magazine), Time'' magazine. Süleymanoğlu went on to win Olympic gold in 1992 and 1996. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a relatively small part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia (country), Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turkish people, Turks, while ethnic Kurds in Turkey, Kurds are the Minorities in Turkey, largest ethnic minority. Officially Secularism in Turkey, a secular state, Turkey has Islam in Turkey, a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya. First inhabited by modern humans during the Late Paleolithic, present-day Turkey was home to List of ancient peoples of Anatolia, various ancient peoples. The Hattians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 World Weightlifting Championships
The 1993 World Weightlifting Championships were held in Melbourne, Australia from November 11 to November 21, 1993. Medal summary Men Women Medal table Ranking by Big (Total result) medals Ranking by all medals: Big (Total result) and Small (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) ReferencesResults(Sport 123)Weightlifting World Championships Seniors Statistics External linksDatabase {{World Weightlifting Championships W World Weightlifting Championships The World Weightlifting Championships is an international weightlifting competition, currently held annually (except for years of the Summer Olympic Games) by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The predecessor organization of the I ... World Weightlifting Championships Sports competitions in Melbourne International weightlifting competitions hosted by Australia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 World Weightlifting Championships
The 1986 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Sofia, Bulgaria from November 8 to November 15, 1986. There were 193 men in action from 41 nations. Medal summary Medal table Ranking by Big (Total result) medals Ranking by all medals: Big (Total result) and Small (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) ReferencesResults(Sport 123)Weightlifting World Championships Seniors Statistics External linksInternational Weightlifting Federation {{World Weightlifting Championships World Weightlifting Championships World Weightlifting Championships The World Weightlifting Championships is an international weightlifting competition, currently held annually (except for years of the Summer Olympic Games) by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The predecessor organization of the I ... World Weightlifting Championships International weightlifting competitions hosted by Bulgaria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 World Weightlifting Championships
The 1985 Men's World Weightlifting Championships were held in Södertälje, Sweden from August 23 to September 1, 1985. There were 195 men in action from 38 nations. Medal summary Medal table Ranking by Big (Total result) medals Ranking by all medals: Big (Total result) and Small (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) ReferencesResults(Sport 123)Weightlifting World Championships Seniors Statistics External linksInternational Weightlifting Federation {{World Weightlifting Championships World Weightlifting Championships World Weightlifting Championships The World Weightlifting Championships is an international weightlifting competition, currently held annually (except for years of the Summer Olympic Games) by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The predecessor organization of the I ... World Weightlifting Championships International weightlifting competitions hosted by Sweden 20th century in Stockholm County Sports competitions in Södertälje ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weightlifting At The 1991 Mediterranean Games ...
The weightlifting tournament at the 1991 Mediterranean Games was held in Athens, Greece. Medal table Medal summary Men's events References External links 1991 Mediterranean Games reportat the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) websiteList of Olympians who won medals at the Mediterranean Gamesat Olympedia.org {{DEFAULTSORT:Weightlifting At The 1991 Mediterranean Games 1991 in weightlifting Weightlifting 1991 It was the final year of the Cold War, which had begun in 1947. During the year, the Soviet Union Dissolution of the Soviet Union, collapsed, leaving Post-soviet states, fifteen sovereign republics and the Commonwealth of Independent State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mediterranean Games
The Mediterranean Games is a multi-sport event organised by the International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM). It is held every four years among athletes from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea in Africa, Asia and Europe. The first Mediterranean Games were held in 1951 in Alexandria, Egypt, while the most recent games were held in 2022 in Oran, Algeria. History The idea was proposed at the 1948 Summer Olympics by Muhammed Taher Pasha, chairman of the Egyptian Olympic Committee and vice-president of the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.), assisted by the Greek member of the I.O.C. Ioannis Ketseas. Separate Mediterranean sports events preceded the games. From 1947 to 1949, the Mediterranean Athletics Championships were contested, and the Mediterranean Cup football competition was held in 1949 and 1950. The first official Mediterranean Games were held in Egypt in 1951. The Games were inaugurated in October 1951, in Alexandria, Egypt, in honour of Muh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 European Weightlifting Championships
The 2000 European Weightlifting Championships were held in Sofia, Bulgaria Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey t .... It was the 79th edition of the event. Medal overview Men Women {{European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships 2000 in weightlifting International weightlifting competitions hosted by Bulgaria 2000 in Bulgarian sport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 European Weightlifting Championships
The 1992 European Weightlifting Championships were held in Szekszárd, Hungary from April 21 to April 26, 1992. It was the 71st edition of the event. There were a total number of 149 athletes competing, from 30 nations. The women competition were held in Loures, Portugal. It was the 5th event for the women. Medal summary Men Medals tables Ranking by Big (Total result) medals ReferencesWeightlifting Database {{European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships is an annual event organised by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF). It has been held since 1896. A separate event for women was held from 1988 to 1997, after which both championships have been held ... International weightlifting competitions hosted by Hungary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1995 European Weightlifting Championships
The 1995 European Weightlifting Championships were held at the Torwar Hall in Warsaw, Poland from May 2 to May 7, 1995. It was the 74th edition of the men's event. There were a total number of 180 athletes competing, from 32 nations. The women competition were held in Beersheba, Israel. It was the 8th event for the women. Medal overview Men Medals tables Ranking by "Big" (Total result) medals ReferencesWeightlifting Database {{European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships is an annual event organised by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF). It has been held since 1896. A separate event for women was held from 1988 to 1997, after which both championships have been held ... International weightlifting competitions hosted by Poland Sports competitions in Warsaw 1990s in Warsaw May 1995 sports events in Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 European Weightlifting Championships ...
The 1994 European Weightlifting Championships were held in Sokolov, Czech Republic from May 9 to May 15, 1994. It was the 73rd edition of the men's event. There were a total number of 162 athletes competing, from 29 nations. The women competition were held in Rome, Italy. It was the 7th event for the women. Medal overview Men Medals tables Ranking by "Big" (Total result) medals ReferencesWeightlifting Database {{European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships International sports competitions hosted by the Czech Republic Weightlifting in the Czech Republic European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships is an annual event organised by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF). It has been held since 1896. A separate event for women was held from 1988 to 1997, after which both championships have been held ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 European Weightlifting Championships
The 1989 European Weightlifting Championships were held in Athens, Greece from September 16 to September 23, 1989. This was the 68th edition of the event. There were 136 men in action from 23 nations. This tournament was a part of 1989 World Weightlifting Championships. The women competition were held in Manchester, United Kingdom. It was the 2nd event for the women. Medal summary Men Women See Mistrzostwa Europy Kobiet w Podnoszeniu Ciężarów 1989 on Polish Wikipedia. Medal table Ranking by Big (Total result) medals ReferencesResults(Chidlovski.net) * Панорама спортивного года 1989 / Сост. Ю. С. Лукашин — М.: «Физкультура и спорт», 1990. {{European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships is an annual event organised by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF). It has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 European Weightlifting Championships
The 1988 European Weightlifting Championships were held in Cardiff, United Kingdom from 26 April to 3 May 1988. This was the 67th edition of the event. There were 175 men in action from 25 nations. The women competition were held in City of San Marino, San Marino. It was the 1st event for the women. Medal summary Men Women See Mistrzostwa Europy Kobiet w Podnoszeniu Ciężarów 1988 on Polish Wikipedia. Medal table Ranking by Big (Total result) medals ReferencesResults(Chidlovski.net) *Панорама спортивного года 1988 / Сост. Ю. С. Лукашин — М.: Физкультура и спорт, 1989. {{European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships European Weightlifting Championships is an annual event organised by the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF). It has been held since 1896. A separate event for women was held from 1988 to 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
