What is PWLA / Weightlifting Punjab Association

• PWLA stands for Punjab Weightlifting Association. It is the provincial body for the sport of weightlifting in Punjab, Pakistan. It is affiliated with the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWLF). Wikipedia+2Nation+2

• Its role is to organize, regulate, and promote weightlifting in Punjab, including arranging trials, affiliated divisional associations, selecting provincial teams for national competitions, elections of office bearers, etc. Nation+2The News International+2

Key Functions & Activities

1. Trials and Competitions

   • PWLA organizes trials to select the Punjab men’s and women’s weightlifting teams for national level events, e.g., for the National Games 2025. Nation+1

   • PWLA also participates in major national championships alongside provincial and institutional teams. SAMAA TV+3The News International+3The News International+3

2. Weight Categories

   • The weight categories used in trials include Men: 60kg, 65kg, 71kg, 79kg, 88kg, 98kg, 110kg, and 110kg+; Women: 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 77kg, 86kg, 86kg+. Nation+1

3. Affiliated Divisions and Clubs

   • PWLA has divisional weightlifting associations in Punjab, which are lower-level bodies. Athletes from these divisions can enter PWLA-organized trials if they are affiliated. Nation+1

   • The constitution and standard operating procedures (SOPs) require that clubs affiliated to district or divisional weightlifting associations should hold regular competitions, maintain facilities, etc. These clubs must be recognized by provincial association and ultimately PWLF. Pakistan Olympics –

4. Elections / Governance

   • PWLA holds elective general council meetings at intervals. For example, in December 2024, office-bearers for 2024-2028 were elected. The News International

   • At that meeting:

     • President: Jabbran Bin Salman

     • General Secretary: Aqeel Javed Butt The News International

     • Several Vice Presidents also elected. The News International

5. Collaboration with Sports Board Punjab & PWLF

   • PWLA works within the framework of the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWLF), which is the national body. Wikipedia+1

   • Also, events like divisional or inter-division championships are often conducted under or with oversight of the Sports Board Punjab. App+1

Recent Developments

• The elections in December 2024 gave the leadership for the 2024-28 term. (President, General Secretary, etc.) The News International

• Trials for the National Games 2025 were announced by PWLA on March 16, 2025 for men’s and women’s teams. The News International+1

• In national championships, Punjab has been competitive. For example, in the 66th National Men’s Weightlifting Championship, Punjab came in third place. The News International+1