Tag: #Competition

  • Valhalla Powerlifting Club Makes Its Mark at the 2026 Coupe de Luxembourg

    June 28, 2026, will forever be remembered as a milestone in the history of Valhalla Powerlifting Club. Our debut appearance at the
    Coupe de Luxembourg was much more than just another competition it was a reflection of how far our club has come and a testament
    to the dedication, hard work, and passion of everyone who is part of the Valhalla family.

    Throughout the day, our athletes showcased not only impressive strength but also resilience, determination, and outstanding team spirit. Every lift, every attempt, and every achievement reflected countless hours of training, sacrifice, and commitment to the sport of powerlifting.

    First and foremost, we want to express how incredibly proud we are of every athlete who represented the club. Regardless of the final results, each of them played a part in making this competition a memorable success for Valhalla.

    The 2026 Coupe de Luxembourg was marked by national records, personal bests, and outstanding performances across the board.

    • Diana Macedo (-52 kg Open) once again etched her name into the record books by increasing her own national deadlift record from 130 kg to 131 kg, proving once more her consistency and competitiveness at the highest level.
    • Oskar Lubieniecki (-93 kg Sub-Junior) delivered an outstanding performance, setting two new national deadlift records in his category with impressive lifts of 237.5 kg and 245 kg.
    • Anthony Kiesch (-105 kg Junior) continued his impressive rise by setting another national bench press record in his category with an outstanding lift of 177 kg, further cementing his place among Luxembourg’s top junior powerlifters.
    • Meggie Gengler (-69 kg Open) took part in her first official competition in Luxembourg and made an immediate impact. Her attitude, dedication, and performance on the platform highlighted tremendous potential and an exciting future ahead.
    • Charlotte Kalmes (-69 kg Open) also delivered an outstanding performance, surpassing several personal bests while demonstrating confidence, consistency, and excellent technical execution throughout the day.
    • Ijeoma Uhuegbulem (+84 kg Open) once again demonstrated her exceptional strength with a solid performance throughout the competition, particularly in the deadlift, confirming her status as one of the strongest lifters in the club.
    • Max Serra (-105 kg Open), who once again improved upon his previous competition results. His continuous progress is a direct reflection of the effort he puts into training and his relentless drive to become stronger with every competition.
    • Louis Buselli (-93 kg Open) aced particularly challenging circumstances. After suffering an injury only days before the competition, he could easily have withdrawn. Instead, he showed remarkable determination and courage by stepping onto the platform and representing the club. Despite competing under difficult conditions, he embodied the fighting spirit that defines Valhalla athletes.

    Although injuries prevented some of our members from competing, the club achieved remarkable team results. Valhalla Powerlifting Club secured 2nd place in the Women’s Team standings and 2nd place in the Men’s Team standings. Individually, Diana Macedo also earned an impressive 2nd place in the Best Female Lifter ranking.

    The success of this competition would not have been possible without the dedication of the people working behind the scenes. A special thank you goes to Jean Gengler, our Club President and coach, as well as Gaston Parage, José Ribeiro, Luca Reuter, André Macedo, Dylan Tavares, and Mara Wagner. Their hard work, commitment, and support throughout the entire competition were essential to the success of our athletes and the continued growth of Valhalla Powerlifting Club.

    While athletes compete individually on the platform, achievements like these are only possible through the efforts of an entire team working together. Their passion, professionalism, and dedication are at the heart of everything we continue to build at Valhalla Powerlifting Club.

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

    The future of Valhalla Powerlifting Club has never looked brighter.
    Valhalla Powerlifting Club – Stronger Together.

  • 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.

    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.

    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 presidentJeff and José for their valuable support and help as spotters during the competition.