Ahmedabad has been selected as the host city for the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships, scheduled from April 1 to 10. This will be the first time India hosts the event since 1982, reflecting the country’s rising prominence in international weightlifting and sports infrastructure development.

Key Highlights:

1. The 2026 Championships mark India’s return as host after 44 years, the last being during the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi.
2. The venue was shifted from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad to leverage superior infrastructure and logistical advantages.
3. This edition will feature the International Weightlifting Federation’s new revised weight categories, ushering in a new era for the sport.
4. Ahmedabad is rapidly developing as a major sports hub with enhanced facilities to support international events.
5. Hosting the Championships is expected to strengthen Ahmedabad’s bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, boosting India’s global sports stature.