Ahmedabad to Host 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships
Ahmedabad, Gujarat has been chosen to host the 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships, marking the first time India will host the senior edition of this prestigious global event. The decision was officially announced by the International Weightlifting Federation.
What happened
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has announced that Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will host the 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships. This historic announcement marks the first time that India will host the senior edition of the World Weightlifting Championships. The decision was taken during the IWF Executive Board meeting held in Ningbo, People's Republic of China, ahead of the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships.
India secured the 2029 hosting rights following competition from candidate bids including Russia and Venezuela. Key officials involved in the development include IWF General Secretary José Quiñones, Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) President Sahdev Yadav, Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. This follows earlier major weightlifting events held in Gujarat, including the 2025 Commonwealth Senior, Junior, and Youth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad and the 2026 AWF Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar.
Important dates
| 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships Hosting Announcement | 25 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Year for Ahmedabad World Championships | 2029 |
📌 Static GK links
- International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Foundation Year: 1905
- International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
- First Indian woman to win a World Championship medal: Kunjarani Devi (Silver, 1989)
- First Indian to win a World Championship gold: Karnam Malleswari (1994, 1995)
What candidates should do
- Note down the host city, year, and the historical significance of India hosting the senior weightlifting tournament for the first time.
- Revise static facts related to international sports federations, specifically their headquarters and foundation years like the IWF.
- Keep track of prominent Indian weightlifters and their historical medal records at world championships for sports-based current affairs questions.
PrepZen analysis
The selection of Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships underlines India's growing capability to successfully organize marquee international multi-sport and single-sport global events. For exam aspirants preparing for banking, SSC, and state PSC examinations, questions frequently target first-time hosting milestones, host cities, and general knowledge regarding sports bodies like the IWF. Understanding the background of India's performance in weightlifting, including historic gold medals by Karnam Malleswari and Mirabai Chanu, adds valuable context for descriptive or objective current affairs segments.
Practice questions
Q1. Which Indian city has been selected to host the 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships?
Q2. Where is the headquarters of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) located?
Ahmedabad to host 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships.
First time India will host senior edition of Championships.
IWF Founded: 1905; Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland.
🎯 Key Point: Ahmedabad to host 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships.
FAQs
Which city will host the 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships?
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will host the 2029 IWF Senior World Weightlifting Championships.
Is this the first time India is hosting the senior edition of the World Weightlifting Championships?
Yes, this will be the first time India hosts the senior edition of the Championships.
When was the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) founded?
The IWF was founded in 1905.
Where is the headquarters of the International Weightlifting Federation located?
The headquarters of the IWF is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Sources and references
- newsonair.gov.in (newsonair.gov.in) Official
- iwf.sport (iwf.sport)
- thehindu.com (www.thehindu.com)
- newindianexpress.com (www.newindianexpress.com)
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