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Business Standard
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Ahmedabad chosen to stage three key international sports events 2025
Ahmedabad city will host three major international sports events, including the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, this year, it was announced on Tuesday. The three major competitions in 2025 -- the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, the Asian Aquatics Championship, and the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Football Qualifiers -- will bring elite athletes from around the world to the Gujarat city, said an official release. Gujarat, long known for its trade and enterprise, is now poised to make its mark on the global sporting stage, it added. The prestigious Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025 will be held at the Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad from August 24 to 30. More than 350 players from 29 countries will participate in the championship, said the release. This will be followed by the Asian Aquatics Championship in September-October, in which swimmers from countries like China, Japan, and Korea will participate. Notably, India is one of the seven host countries for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers to be held from November 22 to 30. All the football matches scheduled in India will take place at 'The Arena by TransStadia' in Ahmedabad. The qualifiers to be held in Ahmedabad will host Group D matches, in which countries such as India, Iran, Chinese Taipei, and Lebanon will participate. In 2026, Ahmedabad will also host the Asian Weightlifting Championship and the Archery Asia Para Cup -- a world ranking tournament. Additionally, India has earned the honour of hosting the World Police and Fire Games 2029, and this prestigious international tournament will be held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Gujarat. Recently, India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games was approved, and Ahmedabad has been selected as the host city for this prestigious event. All these events will prove to be an important step towards establishing the state as a multi-sport high-performance destination, said the release. With modern sports complexes and advanced facilities coupled with the new Sports Policy 2022-27, Gujarat has now become capable of hosting international-level competitions, it added.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
Gujarat's Ahmedabad To Host Three Major International Sports Events In 2025
Last Updated: Ahmedabad will host major international sports events in 2025, including the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, Asian Aquatics Championship, and AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Ahmedabad is set to host three major international sports events this year, including the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, according to an announcement made on Tuesday. Gujarat, traditionally renowned for its trade and enterprise, is now ready to make its mark on the global sporting arena, it further noted. What Events Will Ahmedabad In 2025? These prominent competitions in 2025 — the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, the Asian Aquatics Championship, and the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Football Qualifiers — will attract elite athletes from across the globe to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, stated an official release. The esteemed Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025 will be conducted at the Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad from August 24 to 30. The event will see participation from over 350 athletes representing 29 countries, according to the release. Following this, the Asian Aquatics Championship will take place in September-October, featuring swimmers from nations such as China, Japan, and Korea. Moreover, India will be one of the seven host countries for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from November 22 to 30. All football matches in India will be held at 'The Arena by TransStadia' in Ahmedabad, with the qualifiers hosting Group D matches involving countries like India, Iran, Chinese Taipei, and Lebanon. In 2026, Ahmedabad will also host the Asian Weightlifting Championship and the Archery Asia Para Cup — a world-ranking tournament. Additionally, India has secured the honour of hosting the World Police and Fire Games 2029, which will be held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Gujarat. Recently, India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games was approved, and Ahmedabad has been chosen as the host city for this prestigious event. These events will serve as significant milestones in establishing the state as a multi-sport high-performance destination, stated the release. With modern sports complexes, advanced facilities, and the new Sports Policy 2022-27, Gujarat is now well-equipped to host international-level competitions, it added. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
City to host global sporting events in 2025, to strengthen 2036 Olympic bid
Gandhinagar: The state govt on Tuesday announced that Ahmedabad will host several major international sporting events in 2025 and the years ahead, as part of its long-term bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games. According to an official statement, Ahmedabad will host the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, the Asian Aquatics Championship, and the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in 2025. In the following years, the city will also host the Asian Weightlifting Championship, the Archery Asia Para Cup 2026, and the World Police & Fire Games 2029. The govt said that these tournaments will bring elite athletes from across the globe to Ahmedabad. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Gold Rates Today in Ahmedabad | Silver Rates Today in Ahmedabad The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship will be held at the Naranpura Sports Complex from Aug 24 to 30, with over 350 lifters from 29 countries competing. This will be followed by the Asian Aquatics Championship in Sep–Oct, featuring swimmers from powerhouse nations such as China, Japan, and South Korea. India is one of the seven host countries for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from Nov 22 to 30. All India-based matches will be played at The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad. The Group D fixtures will feature India, Iran, Palestine, Chinese Taipei, and Lebanon. Looking further ahead, Gujarat will host the World Police and Fire Games in 2029, with events spread across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar (Kevadia). In 2026, Ahmedabad will also stage the Asian Weightlifting Championship and the Archery Asia Para Cup – World Ranking Tournament. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Gujarat set to host 7 international sporting events over next 5 years,
Ahmedabad: Gujarat is set to host seven international sporting events in Ahmedabad over five years, with three major competitions scheduled for 2025 alone, according to a government press statement released on Tuesday. India serves as one of seven host countries for the Asian Football Confederation Under-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers from November 22 to 30. (Representational image) The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025 will be held at the newly built Naranpura Sports Complex from August 24 to 30, with 350 players from 29 countries participating, it said. The Asian Aquatics Championship 2025 follows in September-October, featuring swimmers from China, Japan, and Korea. India serves as one of seven host countries for the Asian Football Confederation Under-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers from November 22 to 30. The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad will host all matches scheduled in India, including Group D matches with teams from India, Iran, Palestine, Chinese Taipei, and Lebanon, as per the release. Ahmedabad will host the Asian Weightlifting Championship and the Archery Asia Para Cup World Ranking Tournament in 2026. India has secured the rights to host the World Police and Fire Games 2029, which will take place across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, it added. The Indian Olympic Association has approved India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad proposed as the host city. The final decision on the host will be made in November. These events represent steps toward establishing Gujarat as a multi-sport destination, the statement said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his tenure as chief minister of Gujarat, initiated efforts to place the state on the global sports map, a vision the current government under chief minister Bhupendra Patel continues to implement, it said. The state now operates sports complexes and facilities that meet international standards. Athletes from Gujarat compete at national and international levels, the release added. The Khel Mahakumbh initiative, launched during Modi' tenure as chief minister, contributed to the state's sports development. Chief minister Bhupendra Patel introduced the Sports Policy 2022-27, which supports Gujarat's athletes. The state's infrastructure now enables it to host international competitions.
