1971 Asian Weightlifting Championships
The 1971 Asian Weightlifting Championships were held at auditorium of the Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines between October 9 and October 11, 1971. Weightlifters from seven countries Iran, Israel, South Korea, Philippines, Australia (as guest nation), Indonesia and Republic of China competed in the tournament.
Medal summary
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Iran | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 |  Indonesia | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 |  Philippines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 |  Israel | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | |