The Weightlifting Federation of Uzbekistan, also known as UWF in English, is the national governing body that controls the sport of weightlifting in Uzbekistan. UWF is a member of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, responsible for conducting weightlifting programs throughout the country, and is also a member of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The best athletes are selected by UWF to participate in major international events such as Olympic Games, World Championships, Asian Championships and Asian Games.