{"id":23491,"date":"2026-06-29T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=23491"},"modified":"2026-06-29T06:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T06:58:00","slug":"over-70-athletes-compete-at-inaugural-wpc-assam-powerlifting-meet-in-lumding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=23491","title":{"rendered":"Over 70 athletes compete at inaugural WPC Assam Powerlifting Meet in Lumding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><b>Lumding, June 29: <\/b>More than 70 athletes from across Assam converged in Lumding for the inaugural World Powerlifting Congress (WPC) Assam State Powerlifting Championship, marking the railway town&#8217;s debut as the host of the prestigious state-level event.<\/p>\n<p>The championship, which began on June 27 at the auditorium of a prominent institute in the railway town, saw powerlifters from several districts of Assam competing across multiple weight and age categories,   <\/p>\n<p>More than 70 male and female athletes are participating, showcasing their strength, technical ability and competitive spirit.  <\/p>\n<p>Event organiser Azad Basfore said hosting the championship in Lumding carried special significance, recalling that the town last hosted a powerlifting event nearly two decades ago.  <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nearly 20 years ago, a powerlifting championship was held here. It was a two-day event, and participants had travelled from different places. I would like to thank everyone who has come to Lumding to take part in this championship,&#8221; he said.  <\/p>\n<p>Besides providing a platform for seasoned competitors, the championship is also aimed at encouraging emerging powerlifters to display their talent while promoting discipline, perseverance and sporting excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the participants, chief guest Daljit Singh encouraged young athletes to pursue excellence through disciplined training, dedication and the highest standards of sportsmanship.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers expressed confidence that hosting the championship would help popularise powerlifting in the region and inspire more youngsters to take up strength sports competitively.  <\/p>\n<p>They also said the successful conduct of the championship has further strengthened Lumding&#8217;s credentials as a potential venue for state-level sporting events, paving the way for more such competitions in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/assamtribune.com\/assam\/over-70-athletes-compete-at-inaugural-wpc-assam-powerlifting-meet-in-lumding-1613626\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lumding, June 29: More than 70 athletes from across Assam converged in Lumding for the inaugural World Powerlifting Congress (WPC) Assam State Powerlifting Championship, marking the railway town&#8217;s debut as the host of the prestigious state-level event. 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