The 2003 World Championships were held in Vancouver, Canada on 14–22 November. Armenia entered nine lifters but did not medal. Best finishes — Ashot Danielyan (+105 kg, 6th, 430 kg) and Armen Ghazaryan (62 kg, 5th, 292.5 kg).

Hripsime Khurshudyan made her senior World Championships debut in the 63 kg class, finishing 21st.