My name is Evy van der Linde, Belgian Powerlifting Champion and European Championship medallist.
For the past year, I have been training with one clear goal: to represent Belgium at the World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa in August 2026.
Reaching the World Championships is the result of years of dedication, discipline, and hard work. But getting there comes with another challenge.
In Belgium, powerlifting athletes receive little to no financial support from the national sports federation. This means that the costs of competing internationally — including flights, accommodation, meals, sports equipment, medical support, and other essential expenses — have to be covered by the athletes themselves.
Athletes from some other countries, including the Netherlands, receive financial support for many of these expenses. This creates an unequal playing field before the competition has even started.
But I refuse to let that stop me.
That is why I am asking for your support. Every donation, no matter how small, will help bring me one step closer to South Africa and to competing for Belgium on the world stage.
Your contribution will directly help cover the costs of making this World Championship journey possible.
I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supports athletes, believes in equal opportunities in sport, and wants to help me achieve this dream.
Thank you for being part of my road to the World Championships.
Evy van der Linde 🙏🏋♀️