Date: May 17–25, 2027 (Japan time)
Location: 51 Aza-Yonmai Tateiwa Muyacho, Naruto City — Tokushima 772-0017, Kansai, Japan
Qualifying meets: when held during the qualifying period and within WCHM approval dates.
Canadian Masters / Canadian Senior Championships
Regional / Interprovincial competitions
Provincial Open, Seniors or Masters
IMWA/UMWF World Masters
Pan American Masters Championships
USAW or USA Masters Weightlifting Competition
A substituted competition approved by the President
Athletes cannot qualify at club competitions
Qualifying Period: January 15, 2026 to December 15, 2026
Qualifying Meets
Qualification Totals
Requirements: approval of the President/National Chair prior to registering. Registration instructions will be posted here at a later date.
WCHM Permission
Preliminary Registration for the 2027 IMGA/IMWA World Masters Championships
Information: Weightlifting | World Masters Games 2027 Kansai
Pay attention to age and bodyweight categories. Event guidelines and qualifying standards will be updated by the IMGA and the IMWA.
2027 Kansai Preliminary Athletes Selection Rules and Process
Sport Information Guide for the 2027 IMWA World Masters Weightlifting Championships
Registration Info
Provisional Competition Schedule for the 2027 IMWA World Masters Weightlifting Championships
Competition runs May 17–25, 2027 (Japan time). The official schedule will be produced after the closing date for entries and will depend on the number of athletes registered.
