--- title: "Pakistan to host Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan will host the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix starting on Tuesday, noting the participation of around 250 athletes from 21 countries. Associated Press of Pakistan included the name of the organizer, Muhammad Shafique Raja, while the Daily Times provided the venue, Liaquat Gymnasium, and the broader location, Pakistan Sports Complex. Both outlets framed the event as a significant international sporting occasion." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15379-asian-masters-weightlifting-championship-world-masters-gp site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan to host Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix sports · updated 20 Oct 2026, 5:46 PM PKT · 19–20 Oct 2026 · 3 articles from 2 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 2 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the announcement that Pakistan will host the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix, noting the participation of around 250 athletes from 21 countries. Both Associated Press of Pakistan and Daily Times provided similar details about the event, including the venue and the start date, though the latter omitted the name of the official who provided the information. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 20 Oct 2026 — Colourful ceremony marks opening of Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship (1 outlet) - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Colourful ceremony marks opening of Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship](https://www.app.com.pk/sports/colourful-ceremony-marks-opening-of-asian-masters-weightlifting-championship/) · 20 Oct 2026, 5:46 PM PKT > The Marka-e-Haq 2nd Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix 2026 opened at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, on Tuesday with a lively and colourful opening ceremony attended by athletes, officials, dignitaries, participants and fans from several countries. ### 19 Oct 2026 — Pakistan to host Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Pakistan will host the Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix starting on Tuesday, noting the participation of around 250 athletes from 21 countries. Associated Press of Pakistan included the name of the organizer, Muhammad Shafique Raja, while the Daily Times provided the venue, Liaquat Gymnasium, and the broader location, Pakistan Sports Complex. Both outlets framed the event as a significant international sporting occasion. - **Daily Times** — [Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship, World Masters GP start today in Pakistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569775/asian-masters-weightlifting-championship-world-masters-gp-start-today-in-pakistan/) · 20 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM PKT > Pakistan will host around 250 athletes from 21 countries at the Marka-e-Haq 2nd Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix 2026, scheduled to begin at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Tuesday. The six-day international event, running from October 20 to 25, is being organised by the Pakistan Masters Weightlifting Association (PMWA) in […] - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Pakistan to host Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship, World Masters Grand Prix from Tuesday](https://www.app.com.pk/sports/pakistan-to-host-asian-masters-weightlifting-championship-world-masters-grand-prix-from-tuesday/) · 19 Oct 2026, 7:25 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Muhammad Shafique Raja ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Pakistan will host around 250 athletes from 21 countries at the Marka-e-Haq 2nd Asian Masters Weightlifting Championship and World Masters Grand Prix 2026, scheduled to begin at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Tuesday. The six-day international event, running from October 20 to 25, is being organised by the... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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