The Executive Board of the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) held its meeting on 28 October in Manama, Bahrain, to discuss the federation’s upcoming activities, future competitions, and development priorities. Chaired by AWF Secretary-General Mohammed Al Harbi, the meeting brought together members of the Board to review organizational progress and key plans for the next competition cycle.
The meeting confirmed several important decisions related to the 2025–2027 AWF competition calendar. The 2026 Senior Asian Championships will be organized in Ahmedabad, India, while the 2026 Asian Youth and Junior Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The 2027 Senior Asian Championships will take place in the Republic of Korea and will serve as a continental Olympic qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Board members also praised the successful organization of the 2025 Asian Youth Games, noting that the weightlifting competitions were delivered to exceptionally high standards. The event was recognized as a positive reflection of the region’s growing capability in event management and technical operations, setting a benchmark for future multi-sport events on the continent.
Preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, were also discussed. The AWF emphasized its continued coordination with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to ensure the smooth technical organization of the weightlifting competitions at the Games.
The Board further addressed topics related to marketing, media, and broadcasting development, underlining the importance of enhancing event presentation, digital visibility, and audience engagement. Members discussed initiatives to strengthen communication strategies, attract broader media coverage, and expand live broadcasting opportunities for Asian competitions through new digital platforms.
In line with global trends, the AWF also reviewed plans to implement a unified digital media strategy, featuring event highlights, athlete interviews, and interactive multilingual coverage. This initiative aims to build stronger fan engagement and expand international visibility for Asian weightlifting.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to maintain close collaboration among member federations and to continue improving governance, event management, and promotion of the sport across the continent.
