The Punjab Senior Men and Women Weightlifting Championship 2026 will take place from October 16 to 18 at Punjab University Ground, Old Campus, Lahore. The three-day event will bring together leading weightlifters from across Punjab to compete in multiple bodyweight categories.
Punjab Weightlifting Association President Jabran Bin Salman announced the schedule, confirming that the championship will provide athletes with an opportunity to showcase their strength and competitive abilities. Moreover, the event aims to encourage physical fitness and identify promising talent for future competitions.
Women’s Events to Open Championship
The women’s competition will take place on October 16, featuring eight weight categories: 49kg, 53kg, 57kg, 61kg, 69kg, 77kg, 86kg and above 86kg.
Meanwhile, the organisers have scheduled the men’s events across the following two days. Competitors will represent different weight divisions under the championship’s official competition guidelines.
Men’s Competitions Scheduled for Two Days
On October 17, male weightlifters will compete in the 60kg, 65kg, 70kg and 75kg categories. Subsequently, the championship will conclude on October 18 with competitions in the 85kg, 95kg, 110kg and above 110kg divisions.
Organisers have scheduled official weigh-ins from 9am to 10am each day, while competitions will begin at 11am. Therefore, participating athletes must follow the announced schedule and complete the required procedures before their events.
Punjab Weightlifting Association Secretary General Aqeel Javed Butt will serve as the championship’s organising secretary. His responsibilities include overseeing arrangements and coordinating the event’s proceedings.
The championship will operate under the slogan “Stronger Together for a Brighter Pakistan.” Furthermore, organisers hope the event will strengthen the provincial weightlifting community and provide athletes with a competitive platform to demonstrate their abilities.
The tournament is also expected to encourage greater participation in weightlifting and support the development of emerging athletes. By bringing competitors together from across Punjab, the event aims to promote sporting excellence and strengthen the province’s weightlifting talent pool.
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