Eleiko Group AB Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 for the IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar
Eleiko Group AB is proud to announce that the Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar has been awarded the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026.
Recognized as one of the world’s most renowned design honors, the iF DESIGN AWARD is organized by the independent iF Design Foundation in Germany and has served as a global benchmark for outstanding design excellence and innovation for over 70 years.
The Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar received the award in the Product discipline, within the Sports / Outdoor category, recognizing its precision engineering, performance innovation, and integration of advanced training technology into elite competition equipment.
Trusted on weightlifting’s biggest stages, the Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar sets the benchmark for elite performance. Built in Sweden to exceed exacting IWF standards, its precision-engineered Eleiko Steel™ shaft delivers the optimal balance of strength and controlled flex required for Olympic lifting.
The Optimal Rotation System™ ensures smooth, responsive sleeve spin at any load, while sharp 1.2 Competition knurling provides uncompromising grip security on record-setting lifts. Gold-coloured details signify its competition-certified status, trusted at World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Engineered for longevity and innovation, the bar features sealed sleeve construction built for millions of drops and is the first IWF-certified competition bar to integrate built-in velocity tracking, enabling real-time lifting feedback without external attachments. This innovation opens new possibilities for data-driven training while maintaining full certification for the world’s top competitions.
The bar stood out among over 10,000 submissions from 68 countries, impressing an international jury of 129 independent design experts. Winning the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 positions Eleiko and the IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar among the most outstanding designs in its field — underscoring both the competitive nature and global significance of the award.
Further information can be found on the official iF Design website under “Winners & iF Ranking”: iF Design - Eleiko IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar.
About the iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been a globally recognized benchmark of design excellence. The iF Design brand is internationally established as a symbol of outstanding design achievement, with the iF DESIGN AWARD regarded as one of the most important design honors in the world. It recognizes design achievements across all disciplines, including product, packaging, branding & communication, service design, architecture, interior architecture, user experience (UX), user interface (UI), and concepts.
All award-winning entries are presented on ifdesign.com.
About Eleiko
Since 1957, Eleiko has been a global leader in strength. Headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden, Eleiko designs and manufactures precision-crafted equipment used in weightlifting, powerlifting, and strength and conditioning — trusted by top competitions, training facilities, and gyms in over 180 countries. Eleiko is certified by the IWF, IPF, and WPPO, with equipment used at six Olympic and Paralympic Games and more than 1,000 world records set with Eleiko bars.