Asian Weightlifting Federation

The Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) is the official governing body for the sport of weightlifting in Asia. The federation was established in 1958, Japan. 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.

Under the Olympic Council of Asia, it has 45 member weightlifting associations under their respective National Olympic Committees, split by regional zones;

Executive Board:

President :

General Secretary: Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi (KSA)

1st Vice President: Mohamed Hassan Jaloud (Iraq)

Vice Presidents:

Shakrillo Mahmudov (Uzbekistan) Sung Young Choi (South Korea) Meng Bo (China) Abdulla Al Jarmal (Yemen) Monico Puentavella (Philippines)