Rule 2-(a) of International Masters Weightlifting Association (IMWA) rule book states that,
The new International Masters weightlifting governing body is now formally separated from the IWF, with a new name that does not include the designation “IWF” and an administrative structure that is completely separate from IWF. This new “International Masters Weightlifting Association” (IMWA) will take full responsibility for doping control in Masters weightlifting worldwide, with no involvement of the IWF or of the doping-control administrative and management system associated with IWF. Through these measures, IWF will be freed from any responsibility for positive cases or other issues that may arise due to doping control among Masters Weightlifters.
2.c. The new rule book specifies that the International Masters Weightlifting Association will only recognize national Masters representative bodies that express the desires of the Masters weightlifters themselves, and makes it clear that the IMWA will not tolerate interference by national sports governing bodies in international Masters weightlifting events, nor interference with any Masters weightlifter who wishes to participate in those events. Participation in World Masters Championships will only be open to entries submitted by Masters representative bodies recognized by the International Masters Weightlifting Association. Any attempts by national sports or weightlifting authorities to substitute themselves for a nation’s Masters weightlifters will not be recognized by IMWA, and IMWA will reject entries for IMWA events submitted by national sports governing bodies that are acting independent of, or against the expressed desires of a nation’s Masters weightlifters. The relevant section of the rule book (Section (3.1)
3.1
As per vision and following the instructions in the constitution of International Masters Weightlifting Association ( IMWA) to make position of the Pakistan Masters Weightlifting Association(PMWLA) as a leading force in the nationwide Pakistani masters weightlifting community & provide opportunities to male and female Pakistani masters weightlifterfor successful participate at Asian championships / World Championships with making Pakistani masters male and female masters weightlifters at the top presence in international competitions.
Pakistan Masters Weightlifting Association aims to organize National Men & Women Masters Weightlifting Championships yearly and also at provincial level and will encourage departments having masters weightlifters to join healthy activities of Masters weightlifting events organized by PMWLA under the constitution of International Masters Weightlifting Association fro the well being and welfare of all Pakistani Masters men ad women weightlifters who has given their life to their beloved sport of Weightlifting and welcomes / encourages them start their beloved sport and join the masters community of Pakistan under (PMWLA).
Through its efforts, the Pakistan Master Weightlifting Association proudly upholds the core principles of promoting masters weightlifting in Pakistan and support masters weightlifting development at South Asian/ Asian Region and stands by the true values of Masters Weightlifting sport. We operate with full independence under the International Masters Weightlifting Association (IMWA) promoting Masters weightlifting as a vital and respected sport. Our mission is to support healthy activities, encourage growth, and foster unity for the benefit of every individual master weightlifter involved in Pakistan Masters Weightlifting Association efforts for the well being of all masters weightlifters by providing a platform for their healthy participation in masters events for their heathy life style,
