1971 Asian Weightlifting Championships
The 1971 Asian Weightlifting Championships were held at the 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 Taiwan 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 | |
Team ranking
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran |
47 |
| 2 | South Korea |
36 |
| 3 | Indonesia |
32 |
| 4 | Philippines |
31 |
| 5 | Israel |
14 |
| 6 |  Republic of China |
7 |