Qatar Weightlifting Federation

Established in 1974, the Qatar Weightlifting Federation is the official governing body for the sport of weightlifting in the country. It oversees the development of national teams for both men and women, organizes domestic competitions, and supports the training and certification of coaches and referees in coordination with continental and international federations. Qatar is an active member in the Arab, Asian, and International Weightlifting Federations, and holds leadership positions within these bodies.
 

Qatar’s rise in international weightlifting has been marked by the outstanding achievements of Fares Ibrahim , who made history as the first Qatari athlete to win an Olympic medal. He captured the gold in the men’s 96kg category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, following his Olympic debut in Rio 2016, and has qualified for Paris 2024. Fares has also claimed medals at World and Asian Championships and is considered one of the top lifters globally in his weight class. Alongside him, emerging talents such as Ibrahim Al-Othman and Ahmed Al-Amin are part of the federation’s next-generation development strategy.
 

The federation has hosted numerous Gulf, Arab, and international qualifying events under the supervision of the IWF. It also actively promotes the sport among youth through clubs and training centers, as part of a long-term vision to establish Qatar as a regional and international hub for weightlifting.