Florian Sperl

IWF Executive Board Member & President of the German Weightlifting Federation

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About me

My name is Florian Sperl. I’m the president of the German Weightlifting Federation and Executive Board Member of the International Weightlifting Federation.

Weightlifting has taught me resilience, responsibility, and the value of working together — lessons I carry into my leadership today.

In my role, I focus on creating a clean, fair, and inclusive environment for athletes. Sustainability, transparency, and strong anti-doping measures are at the heart of my work, as I believe these are essential for the future of our sport.

I’m also passionate about inspiring the next generation to take on leadership roles. I want to encourage young people of them to step forward and make a difference in sports governance.

My vision for weightlifting is simple: a sport that is modern, open, and rooted in integrity. Together, we can build a stronger, more united community that supports athletes at every level.

Values

Transparency

Ensuring openness and accountability in all decisions to build trust.

Responsibility

Leading with integrity to create a fair and inclusive environment for athletes.

Democracy

Promoting equal opportunities and collaborative decision-making-

My core values—transparency, responsibility, and democracy—guide every decision I make, ensuring fairness, accountability, and trust in our sport.

Projects

AGENDA 2028

Shaping the future of German weightlifting. This initiative focuses on modernizing the sport, increasing its relevance, and inspiring new athletes. Key areas include federation development, youth programs, and innovative competition formats.

My vision

The future of weightlifting depends on bold, transparent, and modern leadership. My vision is to create a sport that thrives integrity, inclusivity, sustainability—ensuring it remains relevant inspiring for generations come. 

I believe in:

Clean Sport: Strengthening anti-doping measures to protect athletes and ensure fair competition.

Transparency: Establishing open governance practices that build trust within our global community.

Youth Empowerment: Encouraging young people to step into leadership roles, bringing fresh ideas and energy the sport.

Sustainability: Developing strategies that reduce the environmental footprint of weightlifting, from greener events to smarter travel policies.

By uniting these principles, we can position weightlifting as a role model for other sports—discipline that not only showcases athletic excellence but also champions fairness, inclusivity, and responsibility. Together, shape future where inspires connects communities worldwide. 

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