Punjab Senior Weightlifting Championship 2026 to Begin on October 16
Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail
The Punjab Senior Men and Women Weightlifting Championship 2026 will take place from October 16 to 18 at Punjab University Ground, Old Campus, Lahore.
Organized by the Punjab Weightlifting Association (PWLA), the three-day event will bring together athletes from across Punjab to compete in eight weight categories for both men and women.
According to PWLA President Jabran Bin Salman, the women’s competition will be held on October 16, featuring the 49kg, 53kg, 57kg, 61kg, 69kg, 77kg, 86kg and above-86kg categories.
The men’s events will begin on October 17 with the 60kg, 65kg, 70kg and 75kg categories. Competitions in the 85kg, 95kg, 110kg and above-110kg categories are scheduled for October 18.
Athletes will undergo official weigh-ins each day from 9am to 10am, while competitions are set to start at 11am.
PWLA Secretary General and international weightlifter Aqeel Javed Butt will serve as the championship’s organizing secretary.
Held under the slogan “Stronger Together for a Brighter Pakistan,” the championship aims to identify emerging weightlifting talent, encourage physical fitness and provide athletes with an opportunity to showcase their abilities at the provincial level.
