Ahmedabad Set to Host 2029 World Weightlifting Championships

India will host the Weightlifting World Championships for the first time in 2029 after winning the hosting rights in Ningbo, China.

Bidding Contest

The decision was made during an Executive board meeting of the International Weightlifting Federation on Sunday. India competed against Russia and Venezuela to secure the 2029 event. Russia was awarded the 2030 event, while Venezuela secured the 2028 Junior World Championships.

Ahmedabad Venue

Ahmedabad will serve as the host city for the 2029 tournament. The city also hosted the Asian Championships earlier this year and is the venue for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghvi shared the news on social media, noting that top weightlifters are coming to the state.

Context

Hosting major sports events helps a country build world-class sports facilities and boosts local infrastructure and tourism. India is currently working to build a strong profile as a host nation for major international sports competitions as part of its wider sports ambitions.