The men's lightweight competition in powerlifting at the 2001 World Games took place on 21 August 2001 at the Akita City Culture Hall in Akita, Japan.

[1] A total of 11 athletes entered the competition.

Each athlete had 3 attempts in each of 3 events: squat, bench press and deadlift.

The athlete with the biggest score in Wilks points is the winner.