Asian Weightlifting Federation Reviews Preparations for 2026 Asian Games and 2025 Asian Indoor Games

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May 8, 2025
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8-May-2025

Asian Weightlifting Federation Reviews Preparations for 2026 Asian Games and 2025 Asian Indoor Games

Beijing: The Asian Weightlifting Federation held a high-level executive meeting in Jiangshan, China, to discuss preparations for major upcoming multi-sport events, including the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and the 2025 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Saudi Arabia.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships, which will take place in Jianglang from May 9 to 15. It was chaired by HE Mohammed bin Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Vice President of the International Weightlifting Federation, and President of the Qatari, Asian, Arab, and Afro-Asian Weightlifting Federations.

Attended by a host of prominent figures in Asian and international sport, the meeting addressed key developments in the sport of weightlifting across the continent. Discussions included strategies to enhance coordination between national federations, aligning their technical and organizational structures with the standards set by the International Weightlifting Federation.

The participants praised Asia’s continued dominance in the global weightlifting scene, highlighting the impressive results achieved by both male and female athletes from the region. They emphasized Asia’s growing role as a global hub for competitive excellence in the sport.

The meeting also reviewed the calendar of upcoming events. Among the most notable were the Asian Youth and Junior Championships, set to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan from July 4 to 10. The inclusion of weightlifting in the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain was also confirmed, in line with the federation’s broader strategy to expand the sport among younger age groups.

In addition to sporting matters, the executive board placed strong emphasis on advancing governance standards within the Asian Weightlifting Federation. Efforts are underway to further develop technical and administrative support systems that will help national federations grow sustainably.

Speaking during the meeting, HE Al Mana commended the significant progress achieved by Asian countries in weightlifting, describing the advancements in technical performance, organizational quality, and athlete participation as a source of pride. He affirmed that the purpose of the meeting extended beyond reviewing past accomplishments — it was about shaping the future direction of the sport across the continent.