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The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Ahmedabad to host Asian Weightlifting Championships from April 1 to 10
The 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships will be held in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) confirmed on Wednesday (May 28, 2025). India was awarded the hosting rights last year by the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) during its annual Congress. "The dates of the Championship has been decided. It will be held from April 1 to 10," IWLF President Sahdev Yadav told PTI. This will be the first edition of the Asian Championships to be conducted under the International Weightlifting Federation's revised weight categories. Originally scheduled to take place in Gandhinagar, the event was later shifted to Ahmedabad. This marks the city's second major international weightlifting event, with the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships also set to take place in August. The Gujarat government is already developing sports infrastructure in Ahmedabad with an eye on the 2036 Olympics. India has also formally submitted its bid to conduct the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships: IWLF confirms Ahmedabad as host
India is set to welcome the continent's strongest athletes, as Ahmedabad has officially been named the host city for the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships. Scheduled to take place from April 1 to 10, the prestigious event will be organised under the aegis of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF), which confirmed the final dates this week. IWLF President Sahdev Yadav stated that the decision to shift the event from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad was made after evaluating logistical factors. The tournament will be the first major championship in Asia to feature the new weight categories introduced by the International Weightlifting Federation, adding further significance to the event. Ahmedabad gears up for continental spotlight This will mark Ahmedabad's second high-profile international weightlifting event, with the city also hosting the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships later in August. Gujarat's capital has steadily emerged as a sporting hub, supported by increasing investment in infrastructure. The state government is reportedly ramping up development in anticipation of potential future bids, including the ambitious goal of hosting events for the 2036 Olympics. Strategic shift from Gandhinagar While Gandhinagar was originally selected to host the tournament, officials opted to relocate the venue to Ahmedabad to take advantage of its better connectivity, accommodation capacity, and growing reputation as a sports destination. This strategic move reflects India's broader vision to position Ahmedabad as a centre for international sporting excellence. A future global stage India had secured the hosting rights for the Asian Championships during the Asian Weightlifting Federation's annual congress last year. The announcement bolsters India's sports diplomacy, especially with its formal bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games also centred around Ahmedabad. Yadav stressed that the event will not only showcase top-level competition but also reinforce India's capabilities to organise world-class tournaments, setting the stage for even more significant global events in the coming years.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Ahmedabad To Host Asian Weightlifting Championships From April 1 To 10
The 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships will be held in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) confirmed on Wednesday. India was awarded the hosting rights last year by the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) during its annual Congress. "The dates of the Championship has been decided. It will be held from April 1 to 10," IWLF President Sahdev Yadav told PTI. This will be the first edition of the Asian Championships to be conducted under the International Weightlifting Federation's revised weight categories. Originally scheduled to take place in Gandhinagar, the event was later shifted to Ahmedabad. This marks the city's second major international weightlifting event, with the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships also set to take place in August. The Gujarat government is already developing sports infrastructure in Ahmedabad with an eye on the 2036 Olympics. India has also formally submitted its bid to conduct the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
New Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aniq wary of new threats following weight class revision
KUALA LUMPUR: National weightlifter Aniq Kasdan is expecting to face a new set of rivals when he begins competing in the new under-60 kilogramme weight class later this year. Aniq previously competed in the under-61kg category and did well to finish fourth at the Paris Olympics last year. The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has, however, conducted a revision of weight classes in the sport which will come into effect on June 1. Aniq's under-61kg class has been replaced with an under-60kg category while the under-55kg class has been removed completely. "I am sure there will be new contenders in this under-60kg class because it is now the smallest weight class available," said Aniq recently. "Those who previously competed in the under-55kg class will definitely move up to under-60kg. "I can roughly guess which nations will be dangerous in this new under-60kg division. China will obviously be strong and so will North Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines. "We will have to wait until the World Championships in Norway (Oct 2-11) to get a clearer picture. By then we can start to crunch the numbers and get a clearer picture of what we need to finish in the top-four (in global competitions). "It is tricky because it appears like they (IWF) are making changes to the weight classes every two Olympic cycles, so we have to be ready to adjust." Aniq had previously competed in the under-55kg class and won silver (clean and jerk) at the 2021 World Championships and gold at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the division. He stepped up to the under-61kg class in 2023 and won bronze (clean and jerk) at the World Championships that year and two silvers (clean and jerk, overall) at the world meet last year. The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in India (Aug 24-30) will be Aniq's first competition in the under-60kg class. The meet will also serve as a qualifying event for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
