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IOA celebrates Amdavad being awarded the 2029 IWF World Championships

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IOA Celebrates Amdavad Being Awarded The 2029 IWF World Championships

By IANS News October 27, 2026 • 23:14 PM View: 78

The Indian Olympic Association: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has welcomed the decision to award the 2029 IWF World Championships to Amdavad, Gujarat, marking the first time the global weightlifting championships will be staged in India.

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) confirmed Amdavad as host following a decision by its Executive Board on October 25 in Ningbo, China. The announcement marks another important addition to India’s international sporting calendar and follows a

TAGS Indian Olympic Association IWF World Championships Indian Olympic Association International Weightlifting Federation Executive Board

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