Ahmedabad to host senior Weightlifting World Championships in 2029: IWF
The International Weightlifting Federation has selected Ahmedabad, India, to host the 2029 Senior Weightlifting World Championships. This marks the first time India will host the prestigious event, aligning with the country's 2036 Olympic bid aspirations.
Why it matters
Hosting a global sporting event is a major milestone for India's sports diplomacy and infrastructure development goals.
Ahmedabad to host senior Weightlifting World Championships in 2029: IWF left Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya with International World Weightlifting Federation (IWF) President Mohammed Jalood. File VIJAY SONEJI VIJAY SONEJI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/91ifiu/article71623324.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/VIS_5928.JPG VIJAY SONEJI AHMEDABAD : GUJARAT : 24/08/2025 : Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya with International World Weightlifting Federation (IWF) President Mohammed Jalood inaugurated the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025, at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Sunday 24th August 2025. Photo : VIJAY SONEJI / THE HINDU. It will be the maiden senior Weightlifting World Championships to be held in India New Delhi Gujarat's Ahmedabad will host the senior Weightlifting World Championships in 2029, the sport's international federation announced on Sunday (October 25, 2026), after its executive board meeting in Ningbo, China. It will be the maiden senior Weightlifting World Championships to be held in India.
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