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April 26:  Asian Badminton Championships

3/29/2016

 
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What: Badminton Asia Championship

Where: Wuhan, China

When: April 26 - May 01, 2016

More: The Championship does not technically count as an Olympic qualifier, although the world rankings as of May 5th determine Games' invitations

Fun Fact: This is the 36th edition of the Championship

Official: http://badmintonasia.org

April 24:  Asian Weightlifting Championships

3/29/2016

 
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What: The Asian Weightlifting Championships

Where: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

When: April 24 - 30, 2016

More: This is the 27th women's event and 46th men's

Fun Fact: The event also acts as the Asian continental qualifiers to the Olympics
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Official: http://www.awfederation.com

April 13:  Asian Fencing Championships

3/29/2016

 
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What: The Asian Fencing Championships

Where:  Wuxi, China

When:  April 13 - 18, 2016

More:  The Asian Championships represent both Asia and Oceania, and have been held since 1989, with them annually since 2007.

Fun Fact:  China has hosted five times before, including the inaugural edition in 1989.

Official:  ​http://www.asianfencing.com

February 17:  Asian Wrestling Championships

2/7/2016

 
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What: The Senior Asian Wrestling Championship

Where: Bangkok, Thailand

When: February 17 - 21, 2016

More: The annual Championship started in 1979, with women's competition starting in 1996

Fun Fact: Bangkok has never hosted the event before, although Pattaya hosted for Thailand in 2009.

​​Official: https://unitedworldwrestling.org

January 26:  Asian Track Cycling Championships

1/3/2016

 
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What: The 2016 Asian Track & Para-Cycling Championships

Where: Izu City, Japan

When: January 26 - 30, 2016

More: 35 events across men's, women's and junior track cycling disciplines

Fun Fact: This is the 36th edition of the Championships. Olympic qualification spots are on the line for the women; men have filled some entries based on 2015 events.

​Official: http://cycling-championships.asia
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