Asian Weightlifting Federation
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The Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) is the official governing body for the sport of weightlifting in Asia
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It is responsible for organizing competitions such as the Asian Weightlifting Championships
and setting down rules and guidelines.
Given the size of Asia, the federation has specific organisations operating in its countries such as the Japan Weightlifting Association
etc.
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
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It is responsible for organizing competitions such as the Asian Weightlifting Championships
Asian Weightlifting Championships
The Asian Weightlifting Championships is a weightlifting championship organised by the Asian Weightlifting Federation for competitors from the Asian countries. It has been held since 1971 for men and 1988 for women...
and setting down rules and guidelines.
Given the size of Asia, the federation has specific organisations operating in its countries such as the Japan Weightlifting Association
Japan Weightlifting Association
The Japan Weightlifting Association is the official association which takes responsibility for decisions and setting guidelines for the sport of weightlifting in Japan.As of 2008 it is presided by Hidekazu Tobita....
etc.