Date: September 17–26, 2026
Location: Athens, Greece
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: September 4, 2025 – July 12, 2026
Requirements: approval of the National Chair and payment to WCHM according to WCHM timelines.
Changes to bodyweight category (WCHM members only): a request to change an athlete’s bodyweight category must be submitted to the WCHM President prior to 23:00 EST, Friday, September 11, 2026. Approved requests will be forwarded to the IMWA Secretariat.
Registration Requirements: click here
