Asian Weightlifting Federation
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Abbreviation | AWF |
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Formation | 1958 |
Type | Federation of national associations |
Headquarters | Doha, Qatar |
Region | Asia |
President | Mohamed Yousef Al Mana |
General Secretary | Mohamed Hassan Jaloud |
Parent organization | IWF |
Website | http://www.awfederation.com/ |
The Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) is the official governing body for the sport of weightlifting in Asia. It is responsible for organizing competitions such as the Asian Weightlifting Championships and setting down rules and guidelines. Given the size of Asia, the federation has specific organisations operating in its countries such as the Japan Weightlifting Association, etc.
Events[]
- Main article : Asian Weightlifting Championships (open age)
- Main article : (15 - 20 age)
- Main article : (13 - 17 age)
- Main article : (+35 age)
- Main article : (clubs : junior and senior)
Members[]
Under the Olympic Council of Asia, it has 45 member weightlifting associations under their respective National Olympic Committees, split by regional zones;
Notes[]
- ^ From 1911 to 1975, Philippines was represented by the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF). In 1975, the Philippine Olympic Committee was established and replaced the PAAF.
External links[]
Categories:
- National members of the International Weightlifting Federation
- Sports governing bodies in Asia
- Weightlifting in Asia
- Sports event stubs