India to Host 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships After a Gap of 44 Years.

Sports | Dated: 31 May 2025

On May 28, 2025, Doha (Qatar) based Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) announced that Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will host the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships from April 1 to 10, 2026. This event marks India's return as host of the prestigious continental tournament after a 44-year gap, the last time being in 1982 in New Delhi during the Asian Games.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The championship will be organized by New Delhi based Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) under the aegis of the AWF.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) India was awarded the hosting rights in 2024 by the AWF at its annual congress meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  • (ii) This will be the first Asian Championships conducted under the revised weight categories introduced by the Lausanne (Switzerland) based International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

In which city will the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships be held?

Correct Answer: Ahmedabad

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