Weightlifting in Langres 

Weightlifting has been included in the Olympic Games since 1896.

The first women's events took place at the Olympic Games Sydney 2000. The French Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation (FFHM) was founded in 1914.

In the past, Ernest Cadine, Jean Debuf, Louis Hostin, Edmond Decottignies, Charles Rigoulot, Marcel Paterni, Aimé Terme, Pierre Gourrier, Daniel Senet, Benjamin Hennequin, Francis Tournefier, Vencelas Dabaya, and, more recently, Gaëlle Nayo-Ketchanke and Dora Tchakounté have made their mark on the Olympic Games.

In Paris, we have high hopes of medals for Marie-Jo Fégué and Romain Imadouchène. Today, the FFHM has 25,983 members (9,929 women and 16,054 men), 329 clubs, 15 regional leagues and 24 departmental committees.

The Olympic Torch Relay, of course, symbolises a message of peace and friendship all along its route, with all the Olympic disciplines represented by their Torchbearers. It is a human chain that will convey the values of Olympism throughout France.

Team Relay in Langres, June 28.

The Ligue Grand-Est is very honoured to be involved in the Olympic Torch Relay, which will be visiting Langres, and to be able to share the values of Olympism. As a weightlifting region, the Grand- Est has seen many of its athletes take part in the Olympic Games. In these difficult times, we hope that through sport, the Olympic Truce can bring peace and brotherhood between the peoples of this world.

For the first time in the history of the Games, each day of the Olympic Torch Relay and Paralympic Torch Relay, relay teams of 24 people, made up of champions, everyday athletes, volunteers, referees, coaches, etc. will be organized to spread the energy of sport and teamwork throughout the country.