Asher Butt
Hafiz Imran Butt, President of the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation, Associate Secretary General of the Pakistan Olympic Association, and Executive Member of the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF), played a pivotal role in the Executive Board Meeting of the AWF held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Sohail Javed Butt, the Media Coordinator for the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation, reported that key decisions were made during the meeting, shaping the future landscape of weightlifting championships in Asia.
The meeting concluded with the decision to host the Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championship in November 2024 in Manila, Philippines. This event is set to showcase emerging talents in the weightlifting arena.
The AWF Executive Board decided that the Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championship in 2025 will take place in Kuwait, providing a platform for young weightlifters to demonstrate their skills and compete at an international level.
China has been selected as the host country for the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship in 2025. This prestigious event will bring together top senior weightlifters from across Asia to compete for honors.
India will host the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship in 2026. This decision aligns with the AWF’s commitment to promoting weightlifting and fostering international collaboration.
Hafiz Imran Butt’s active involvement in the decision-making process reflects Pakistan’s dedication to the sport of weightlifting and its leadership role within the Asian Weightlifting Federation. The decisions made during this meeting set the stage for exciting championships that will further elevate the profile of weightlifting in the region.
