Ahmedabad in Gujarat will host the Senior World Weightlifting Championships in 2029, marking the first time India will organise this major global competition. The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced the decision on October 25, 2026, following its Executive Board meeting in Ningbo, China. The championships will bring together leading male and female weightlifters from different countries, competing in various weight categories.
What is weightlifting?
Weightlifting is a sport in which athletes lift a barbell loaded with heavy weights. At international competitions, they take part in two types of lifts:
- Snatch: The athlete lifts the barbell from the floor to above their head in one continuous movement.
- Clean and jerk: The athlete first lifts the barbell to their shoulders and then pushes it above their head.
The athlete’s best successful lift in each event is added together to calculate their total score.
FAQs
When will Ahmedabad host the World Weightlifting Championships?
Ahmedabad will host the Senior World Weightlifting Championships in 2029. The exact competition dates are yet to be announced.
Is this the first time India will host the Senior World Weightlifting Championships?
Yes. The 2029 edition will be the first time India hosts the senior-level world championships.
Who organises the World Weightlifting Championships?
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), the international governing body for the sport, organises the competition.
What are the two types of lifts in weightlifting?
They are the snatch and the clean and jerk. Athletes compete in both, and their best successful lifts are combined to determine their total.
How are weightlifters divided into categories?
Athletes compete in different weight categories based on their body weight. This allows competitors of similar weight to compete against one another.
Did you know?
The barbell used in international weightlifting competitions has rotating sleeves at both ends. These help the weights spin as the athlete lifts the bar, making the movement easier to control.
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