Pakistan will host the Marka-e-Haq 2nd Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix 2026 starting on 20 October 2026. The competition will run for six days until 25 October 2026 at the Liaquat Gymnasium within the Pakistan Sports Complex.
Approximately 250 athletes from 21 nations are expected to compete in the tournament. The Pakistan Masters Weightlifting Association (PMWA) is organising the championship in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).
Participating nations include Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Belarus, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Ecuador and Egypt. Arshad Khan, President of the PMWA, said, "Hosting the 2nd Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix 2026 is a proud moment for Pakistan. With around 250 athletes expected from 21 countries, the event will provide an important platform to promote masters weightlifting and strengthen Pakistan’s links with the international sporting community."
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 pm on 20 October 2026. Al Mana Mohamed Yousef, President of the Asian Weightlifting Federation, is likely to attend the championship.
Khan added that the championship is not just about weightlifting; it is also about creating opportunities for sports tourism, hospitality and other related sectors while showcasing Pakistan as a capable host of international sporting events.
