{"id":32826,"date":"2026-10-27T18:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32826"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:38:00","slug":"ahmedabad-to-host-2029-iwf-world-championships-a-first-for-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32826","title":{"rendered":"Ahmedabad to Host 2029 IWF World Championships, a First for India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will make history by hosting the 2029 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, marking the first time this prestigious global event will be held in India. The decision, confirmed by the IWF Executive Board in Ningbo, China, on October 25, signifies a major boost for Indian sports.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement follows a successful year for weightlifting in Gujarat, with Gandhinagar having hosted the Asian Weightlifting Championships in 2026. Ahmedabad is also slated to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, further solidifying its position as a key sporting hub. The 2029 IWF World Championships will offer a unique opportunity for Indian audiences to witness top international athletes compete on home soil.<\/p>\n<p><amp-ad json=\"{&quot;targeting&quot;:{&quot;Category&quot;:[&quot;sports&quot;]}}\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" type=\"doubleclick\" data-slot=\"\/45238043\/Lokmat_ENL_AMP_Mobile_300x250_1\" data-multi-size=\"300x250\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 4\/3;\"\/><!-- break-1 --><\/p>\n<p>Dr. P.T. Usha, President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), expressed her pride, highlighting India&#8217;s rich history in weightlifting, including Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu. She hopes the event will inspire young Indians to pursue the sport. Sahdev Yadav, President of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF), echoed this sentiment, noting India&#8217;s 18 World Championship medals and emphasizing the opportunity to strengthen the sport nationally. 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