EUROPEAN MASTERS
WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

DAYS TO GO
4–13 AUGUST 2027 | PEURUNKA, FINLAND

Welcome Athletes to Peurunka 2027

The European Masters Weightlifting Championships 2027 will take place in Peurunka, Finland, from 4–13 August 2027.

We are excited to welcome masters athletes from across Europe to compete, meet old friends, make new ones, and experience Finnish hospitality in the beautiful lake district of Central Finland.

This page will serve as the main source of information for athletes before and during the championships.

Championship Information

Event: European Masters Weightlifting Championships 2027

Location: Peurunka Resort, Laukaa, Finland

Dates: 4–13 August 2027

Organizer: Harjun Woima Jyväskylä

Further information regarding registration, qualification standards, competition schedules, and accommodation will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Competition Format
Athletes compete in both the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk disciplines. During the championships, medals are awarded for:

  • Snatch
  • Clean & Jerk
  • Total Result (combined Snatch and Clean & Jerk)

This means that athletes have the opportunity to win up to three medals within their age group and bodyweight category.

Further information regarding registration, qualification standards, competition schedules, and accommodation will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Who Can Compete?

Masters Weightlifting is open to athletes aged 35 years and older.

Athletes compete in official Masters age groups and bodyweight categories according to current European and International Masters Weightlifting regulations.

Age Groups

  • M35 / W35 (35–39)
  • M40 / W40 (40–44)
  • M45 / W45 (45–49)
  • M50 / W50 (50–54)
  • M55 / W55 (55–59)
  • M60 / W60 (60–64)
  • M65 / W65 (65–69)
  • M70 / W70 (70–74)
  • M75 / W75 (75–79)
  • M80 / W80 (80–84)
  • M85 / W85 (85–89)
  • M90+ / W90+ (90 years and above)

Bodyweight Categories

Women

49 kg, 53 kg, 57 kg, 61 kg, 69 kg, 77 kg, 86 kg, +86 kg

Men

60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg, 85 kg, 95 kg, 110 kg, +110 kg

Registration

Registration details, qualification standards, entry fees, and registration deadlines will be published here once confirmed by European Masters Weightlifting.

Please check this page regularly for updates.

Competition Schedule

A preliminary competition schedule will be published closer to the event.

The final timetable will be confirmed after registration has closed and all athlete entries have been verified.

Weigh-in & Competition Rules

The championships will be conducted according to the current Masters and IWF Technical and Competition Rules.

Detailed information regarding:

  • Weigh-in procedures
  • Competition rules
  • Equipment requirements
  • Accreditation
  • Athlete services

will be included in the official Athlete Guide before the championships.

Training Facilities

Information about training halls, opening hours, and booking procedures will be published closer to the event.

Athletes will have access to dedicated warm-up and training areas throughout the championships.

Official European Masters Information

For official qualification standards, records, rankings, regulations, and European Masters news, please visit:

European Masters Weightlifting Official Website

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the championships, please contact the organizing committee.

More information will be published as the event approaches.