Austria's talent at the IMF World Championships: Hope for medals

Austria's talent at the IMF World Championships: Hope for medals

The IMF World Championships in Weightlifting are just around the corner, and the Austrian team is preparing for an exciting event. From December 6th to 15th, 2023, the competition will be held in Manama, Bahrain. A total of 473 athletes from 92 countries are expected, including three protégés of the Austrian national coach Vicki Hahn and her team, including Olympic participants Sarah Fischer. These competitions are of great importance because they not only show the best athletes, but also serve as a qualification option for future international championships. Austria's team will fly to the World Cup

Sarah Fischer, 24 years old and from Rohrendorf near Krems, will compete over 87 kg in the B group of the weight class on the last day of the competition. As an experienced athlete who has already participated in the Tokyo Olympics and has collected various championship medals, she focuses on her goals. Top Ten-Platz is also a realistic goal for you: "A World Cup is very different from an EM, especially when it comes to the field of participants. I just want to show a performance that I can be proud of," she said in an interview.

debut for Dr. Paula Zikowsky

The 28-year-old Dr. Paula Zikowsky, a dentist from German-Wagram, goes into the race in the 64 kg class, which is strongly staffed with 45 participants. This is her first World Cup for the career changer from the CrossFit scene. Dr. Zikowsky, who competes in the C group on Tuesday, December 10th, at 10 a.m., shows itself optimistic and says: "I have no direct expectations. I just want to do my best." Her preparations in Jerewan, where she trained before the World Cup, gave her the necessary security.

An interesting turn is imminent for you: From January 1, 2025, she will switch from AKH Vösendorf to the Union. "I always need a change of scenery," she explains. The step shows your desire for fresh wind and new challenges.

hmayak Misakyan in focus

The 22-year-old Hmayak Misakyan, who has his competition on the same day as Zikowsky, will start at 12:30 p.m. in the B group up to 81 kg. The sports soldier has a clear goal in mind and would like to come up with new best performances. "After the bronze medal at the U23 EM, I want to show the best performance at my first World Cup," said Misakyan. His preparations in Armenia were intense, with several training sessions per week.

The event in Bahrain is an exciting challenge for all athletes. This is where the best athletes come together to compete on the largest stage. For Fischer, Zikowsky and Misakyan, this will be an opportunity to show their skills and devotion. Fans and sports enthusiasts can be excited about the results of the Austrian athletes and support them on their way to the top.