European Open kicks off in Malta
The 2026 European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships begin Mar 15–22 in St. Julians, Malta — a key early-season meet for classic lifters in Europe event page. Countries across the continent are sending athletes this week, so expect live results and national team shifts over the coming days event page.
Organizers list 274 athletes from 35 countries — the figure appears in local coverage ahead of the meet. lovinmalta.com The venue is the Intercontinental Arena Conference Centre in St. Julians, and the official invitation names Mauro Gasan as Meet Director. europowerlifting.org GOODLIFT is providing live scoring for the event, with the nomination documents published on its site. goodlift.info The nomination list shows Belgium entered 27 lifters and Czechia 24, illustrating which federations brought the largest squads. goodlift.info Host nation Malta sent a nine-strong squad led by Lead Coach Joseph Abela, with named starters across seven weight classes. maltadaily.mt The official invitation lists Intercontinental hotel rates (€150 single, €180 double) and enforces a three-night minimum stay for accreditation. europowerlifting.org An official livestream has been posted on YouTube for the championship and final results will be archived on the European Powerlifting Federation results page. youtube.com
