Pakistan is set to host one of the biggest international sporting events in its history as the World Masters Weightlifting Championship will be staged in Islamabad in February next year.
More than 500 athletes from across all seven continents are expected to participate in the competition.
According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Masters Weightlifting Association (PMWA) on Sunday, the event will be held under the prestigious “Grand Prix” banner and will run alongside the Asian Masters Championship, bringing together top weightlifters from around the world. Both men’s and women’s competitions will be contested.
Calling the development a “major milestone in the country’s sporting history,” PMWA President Arshad Khan said, “The staging of the World and Asian Masters Championships is a great honour for Pakistan and recognition of our consistent success at Masters level. It will also strengthen Pakistan’s profile as a host of international sporting events.”
In preparation for the event, a five-member delegation of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is scheduled to visit Islamabad from September 9 to 12 to inspect venues and review the arrangements.
Sports officials say the successful hosting of the championship will not only highlight Pakistan’s sporting potential but also serve as an opportunity to showcase the country’s ability to host large-scale international tournaments.
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