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  • Elysium Gym x Valhalla Powerlifting Club – Technique Day Recap

    Last Sunday, the 26th of April, we had an amazing day at Elysium Gym together with Valhalla Powerlifting Club for our special Technique Day.

    Athletes and members from different backgrounds came together to improve their Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift technique, receive hands-on coaching, and share their passion for strength sports in a motivating atmosphere. A special thank you to Louis and Jean, who led technique sessions throughout the day, gave valuable advice, corrected form, and helped participants improve their lifts.

    Technique Day in action
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    Bench press coaching & corrections
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    Learning, lifting, improving
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    Deadlift setup matters
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    Hands-on guidance for better form
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    Stronger every rep
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    During the technique sessions, participants had the opportunity to receive valuable feedback, improve movement efficiency, and learn practical tips to apply in their future training.

    We also had the SBD merch stand on-site, where visitors could check out premium lifting gear and apparel.

    Photo: Valhalla Powerlifting Club
    Photo: Valhalla Powerlifting Club

    We hope that this event helped attract new members and inspired more people to join the growing powerlifting community around Valhalla Powerlifting Club.

    A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a positive energy throughout the event. This is only the beginning more collaborations, more events, and more progress are coming soon.

    Stay ready. Stay strong. See you at the next one.

  • Diana Macedo Honored as Sports Merit

    On March 26th, our -52 kg Open female athlete, Diana Macedo, had the honor of taking part in the Sports Merit Gala organized by her home municipality Steinfort.

    On this occasion, Diana was recognized for her athletic performances and commitment, receiving an official certificate as well as public recognition for her sporting performance in 2025.

    Photo: Gemeng Stengefort

    An Impressive Progression in 2025

    The year 2025 marked a major turning point in Diana’s career:

    •  First competition after only 2 months of training
    •  National records set in deadlift in her category
    • Podium finishes at international competitions, competing against a high-level field
    • Rapid and consistent progress, reflecting exemplary discipline

    Diana perfectly embodies the values of powerlifting: determination, discipline, and perseverance.

    Looking Ahead to 2026

    The 2026 season already looks promising, with new goals and challenges ahead. Given her rapid progress and determination, Diana will continue to push her limits and proudly represent Luxembourg and the club on both national and international stages.

    A Proud Club

    The entire Valhalla Powerlifting Club is proud to have Diana among its athletes and looks forward to seeing what the future holds for her.

    Additional photos of the event, as well as further information, are available on the official website of the municipality of Steinfort.

  • Valhalla Powerlifting Club General Assembly

    A New Chapter Begins

    On Sunday, 22 March 2026, the Valhalla Powerlifting Club held its General Assembly an important milestone in the continued growth and development of our club.

    During the assembly, new committee members were presented and voted in. We are proud to announce that all candidates were elected unanimously, reflecting the strong trust and unity within our community.

    We would also like to officially welcome our new committee members:

    • Vice President: Diana Macedo
    • Treasurer: Jeff Sauber
    • Athletes Spokesperson: Louis Buselli
    • Social Media Manager: José Ribeiro
    Gaston Parage, Jean Gengler, Diana Macedo, Jeff Sauber, José Ribeiro and Louis Buselli / Photo: Laura Giacomini

    We are excited to have such a dedicated and motivated team leading the club into this new chapter.

    This meeting also marked the beginning of an exciting new phase. Several new ideas were discussed, including the organization of upcoming events, new projects, and initiatives to further grow the club and strengthen our presence in the powerlifting community.

    Regarding team training, the club continues to build on its strong foundation. Alongside our regular Saturday sessions from 8:00 to 10:00, we are now introducing an additional team training every Wednesday from 18:00 to 20:00. This provides even more opportunities for our athletes to train together, improve, and reinforce the Valhalla team spirit.

    This General Assembly once again showed that Valhalla Powerlifting Club is moving forward with ambition, driven by a strong team and a clear vision for the future.

    We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the President of the PWF Phillipe Parage, for his presence at our General Assembly. It was a great pleasure and an honor to welcome him and to have him share this important moment with our club.

    For those who would like to learn more about the General Assembly, the full report can be accessed via General Assembly.

    Join us and be part of the journey.

  • Luxembourg Open Invitational Classic Powerlifting Championships

    Strong results for Valhalla Powerlifting Club at the Luxembourg Open Invitational

    From 20 to 22 February 2026, two athletes from Valhalla Powerlifting Club competed at the Luxembourg Open Invitational Classic Powerlifting Championships, an international competition that brought together lifters from England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man.

    We are proud to share that Diana delivered an outstanding performance, earning a silver medal in her category. During the competition, she also set three national records in the deadlift, successfully lifting 123 kg, 125 kg, and 130 kg. Her final lift of 130 kg represents two and a half times her body weight, an impressive achievement.

    Diana Macedo sets a new national record in the −52 kg class / Photo: Tobias Merlo

    Bob also took part in the competition and represented the club with great determination and strength.

    Events like this highlight not only the athletes competing on the platform, but also the team behind them. Every performance is the result of collective effort, support, and dedication.

    We would like to sincerely thank all the club members who supported and encouraged the athletes during their preparation and throughout the entire weekend.

    A special thank you goes to Bob, José, Anthony, Louis, and Jean for their help with the organisation during the event.

    We are proud of our athletes and look forward to the next challenges ahead.

    You can find the complete results of the competition here: https://pwf.lu/resultats-powerlifting/#

    The journey continues!

  • Championnats Nationaux Classic

    Valhalla Powerlifting Club Makes a Strong Debut at Its First Competition

    On Sunday 20 December 2025 the Valhalla Powerlifting Club took part in its first official competition. The club had only recently been founded on 13 October 2025 and in a short period of time our athletes already delivered remarkable performances.

    At this first competition, the Valhalla Powerlifting Club was represented by four athletes, three of whom succeeded in setting new national records, marking a very promising start for the club.

    Max Serra, Bob Scholtes, Macedo Diana, Anthony Kiesch, Jean Gengler, Jeff Sauber and José Ribeiro / Photo: André Macedo

    In the -52 kg Open category, Diana Macedo stood out by setting a new national deadlift record of 123 kg.

    In the Junior -66 kg category, Bob Scholtes delivered an outstanding performance in his very first competition. He broke the bench press national record twice, successfully lifting 125.5 kg and then 130.5 kg.

    In the Junior -105 kg category, Anthony Kiesch confirmed that bench press is his specialty, improving the national record with a lift of 176.5 kg.

    Finally, Max Serra (Open -105 kg) adopted a strategic approach throughout the competition, prioritizing consistency and successfully completing almost all of his attempts.

    We would also like to thank Jean our coach and president, Jeff and José for their valuable support and help as spotters during the competition.