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.