The African Weightlifting Federation held its executive board elections on April 22, 2025, at the Le Peninsula Bay Beach Resort and Spa in Mauritius. In a strong demonstration of solidarity and shared vision, member nations unanimously renewed the mandate of Mr. Khaled Mehalhel as President for another term, extending his leadership until 2029.
Mr. Mehalel’s continued presidency reflects the confidence the African weightlifting community places in his leadership. Under his guidance, the sport has made significant strides across the continent.
The elections not only confirmed strong leadership at the top, but also showed a strong sense of unity among African nations, all working together with one goal: to raise the level of weightlifting across the continent.
President:
Mr. Khaled Mehalhel (LBA)
General Secretary:
Mr. Manareddin Eshelli (LBA)
1st Vice-President:
Dr. Kevin du Plooy (RSA)
Vice-Presidents:
Mr. Alex Randriamanarivo (MAD)
Mr. Chimdi Ejiogu (NGR)
Mr. Mohamed Abdelmaksoud (EGY)
Mr. Poorun Bhollah (MRI)
Executive Board Members:
Mr. Kamel Saidi (ALG)
Mr. Salim Ssenkungu (UGA)
Mr. Pius Ochieng (KEN)
Mr. Boukar Tikire (CMR)
Mr. Ahmed Tahori (MAR)
Mr. Robert Rose (SEY)
Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensa (GHA)
Deputy General Secretary:
Mr. Bhollah Ravi (MRI)
Technical Committee
Mr.Horst Sayler (SWZ)
Mr. Mohamed Farih (MAR)
Mr. John Ogolla(KEN)
Mr. Lawrence Iquaibom(NGR)
Coaching & Research Committee
Mr. Alex Rankgwe(BOT)
Mr. Abdelghani Fares (ALG)
Mr. Alaaedin Hassan (EGY)
Ms. Samira Ouass (MAR)
Medical Committee
Dr. Magdy Abdelrahman (EGY)
Dr. Ahmat Adoum (CMR)
Dr. Ait Abdelghani (ALG)