Today, Powerlifting has become a popular competition in india and other countries. In the month of September 2012 Asian power lifting Federation organizes Asian Bench Press Championships in Almaty or Astana of the country Kazakhstan. Around 270 athletes from 18 Asian nations are participating in this 6 day powerlifting hosted under the banner of Asian Powerlifting  Federation. On the first day, Powerlifting Competition conductes in two different weight categories for both men and women. In women section 43 & 47kg while in men section 53 & 59kg squat, bench press and dead lift competition were forms.