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Gujarat: 200 athletes from 31 nations to compete in Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship

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Gujarat: 200 Athletes From 31 Nations To Compete In Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship

By IANS News May 09, 2026 • 23:16 PM View: 199

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi: Around 200 athletes from 31 countries are set to compete at the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship-2026 in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, marking one of the largest international sporting gatherings to be held in India this year.

The championship, organised by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF), will take place at Mahatma Mandir from May 11 to 17.

Alongside the athletes, nearly 200 coaches, support staff, team officials and delegates are expected to attend, as well as around 50 international technical officials.

TAGS Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship Indian Weightlifting Federation Mahatma Mandir International Weightlifting Federation Asian Weightlifting Federation Olympic Games World Championship Asian Games Commonwealth Games Executive Board

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