Ahmedabad to Host Senior World Weightlifting Championships 2029

Why in the News?

The International Weightlifting Federation (**IWF**) announced that **Ahmedabad** will host the **Senior World Weightlifting Championships in 2029**, marking the first time India will host the senior edition of this marquee global tournament.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Decision Venue: The host city selection was ratified during the IWF Executive Board meeting held in **Ningbo, China**.

- Other Global Hosting Announcements:

- **2030 Senior World Weightlifting Championships:** Moscow, Russia.

- **2028 World Youth Championships:** Prishtina, Kosovo.

- **2028 World Junior Championships:** Caracas, Venezuela.

- Milestone for Indian Sports: Hosting this flagship weightlifting event enhances India's global sporting profile as it prepares for its prospective 2036 Olympic host bid.

Static GK Facts:

- IWF (International Weightlifting Federation):

- Established: **1905**.

- Headquarters: **Lausanne, Switzerland**.

- President: Mohammed Jalood.

- Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF):

- Established: **1935** | Headquarters: New Delhi.

- Key Indian Weightlifting Milestones:

- **Karnam Malleswari:** First Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze, Sydney 2000).

- **Saikhom Mirabai Chanu:** Silver medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which Indian city has been chosen by the IWF to host the Senior World Weightlifting Championships in 2029?

A: Ahmedabad

Q: Which city was awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Senior World Weightlifting Championships?

A: Moscow, Russia

Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) located?

A: Lausanne, Switzerland

Q: Who was the first Indian woman athlete to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting?

A: Karnam Malleswari

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