Ahmedabad in Gujarat is set to host the Senior World Weightlifting Championships in 2029, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announces after its Executive Board meeting in Ningbo, China. The selection marks the first time India will stage the senior world weightlifting event.
Other IWF host decisions reported alongside the 2029 award include Moscow hosting the 2030 World Championships, Prishtina in Kosovo listed for the 2028 World Youth Championships, and Caracas in Venezuela named for the 2028 World Junior Championships. Several outlets also provide broader context on India’s recent weightlifting event activity and the history of the World Championships, including locations and dates for the 2025 and upcoming championships.
Across coverage, the core point remains the same: the IWF chooses Ahmedabad for the 2029 senior edition. Differences are mainly in added context—such as India’s broader sporting calendar, the IWF’s meeting details, and historical background on the championships—rather than on the central fact of the 2029 host city.
