We are proud to announce that Manager and National Coach Alain Hammang has been officially inducted into the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Hall of Fame at the recent congress held in Chemnitz. This honor recognizes his extraordinary career and lifelong commitment to powerlifting in Luxembourg and internationally.

Alain Hammang’s Career Highlights (1982 – 2025)

  • 1982: Introduced Powerlifting in Luxembourg
  • 1982–2025: National Powerlifting Coach
  • 2003–2015: President of FLHLP
  • 2011: Inducted into the EPF Hall of Fame
  • 2015–2025: Manager of FLHLP / PWFL
  • 2015–2024: Treasurer of FLHLP / PWFL
  • 2005–2015: EPF Treasurer
  • 2024: Appointed IPF Chairman of the Coach Commission
  • 1986–2025: Coached 36 European & World Powerlifting and Bench Press Champions
  • 1990–2025: Co-organized 35 European, WEC, and World Championships in Hamm, Luxembourg

Best Powerlifting Performance (POW 1989)

  • Squat: 337.5 kg
  • Bench Press: 220 kg
  • Deadlift: 317.5 kg
  • Total: 875 kg

International Competition

European Masters Bench Press – July 2000 in Yelgawa, Latvia:
Bench Press: 205 kg – Vice European Champion, Masters II category

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sofiane Belkesir from the French Powerlifting Federation (FFForce) for also being inducted into the IPF Hall of Fame.

Both recognitions are truly well deserved!