New Delhi: The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) has officially confirmed that the Asian Weightlifting Championship will be held in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, 2026. The hosting rights were awarded to India by the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) during its annual congress held last year.
As per agency report, IWLF President Sahdev Yadav stated that the dates for the championship have now been finalized. This edition of the tournament will be the first to be conducted under the new weight categories introduced by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
Initially, the event was scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar, but the venue was later shifted to Ahmedabad. The championship is expected to attract top weightlifters from across the continent and will mark a significant milestone for India in organizing a major international event under the new global norms.
