Ahmedabad to Host 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships
| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships | Hosted in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, 2026. |
| Hosting Rights | Awarded to India by the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) in 2023. |
| Change of Venue | Initially planned for Gandhinagar, shifted to Ahmedabad. |
| New Weight Categories | First Asian Championship to use updated weight categories by IWF. |
| Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships | Ahmedabad to host in August 2026, alongside the Asian Championships. |
| Gujarat's Sports Infrastructure | Focus on improving facilities, aiming to host the 2036 Olympic Games. |
| 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid | India has submitted a bid to host the event in Ahmedabad. |