The updated AWF calendar of events and minimum qualifying standards (MQS) for 2026 is here: 2026 AWF Calendar and MQS

This document contains two sets of MQS – one set applies to events conducted before 1 August 2026 ; and the other applies to events conducted after 1 August 2026.

With regard to the assessment of results achieved before 1 August to qualify for events being held after 1 August 2026, the following process will apply:

All results achieved from 1 January 2026 will be reclassified on 1 August 2026 into the IWF Bodyweight Categories taking effect on that date according to the athletes’ bodyweight as recorded in the competition results. For example, a Total achieved in a competition prior to 1 August 2026 by a male athlete in the 88kg bodyweight category weighing 86.00kg will be classified in the 95kg bodyweight category on 1 August 2026 and measured against the 95kg bodyweight category MQS for event qualification and/or team selection.

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