The 66th Men's and 6th Women's National Weightlifting Championship 2024, held from October 7-12 at Railway Stadium Lahore, saw Pak Army's weightlifters dominate the event.
Competing against provincial and departmental teams across 10 categories, Pak Army's men and women teams won 8 gold medals, breaking 3 national records in the process.
Defending champions Pakistan WAPDA, who entered the competition with high expectations, were dethroned after a fierce battle that lasted until the final moments. WAPDA managed to break 2 national records but ultimately came in second.
Pak Army's men and women teams secured first place with 98 and 112 points, respectively. WAPDA finished as runners-up, with 89 points for their men's team and 102 for their women’s.
In total, the Pak Army won 8 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze medals, securing their first victory in the championship. The championship, held under the traditional points-based format, was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams.
