Which international competition is India hosting after 44 years?

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Answer

Asian Weightlifting Championship

Explanation

India is hosting the Asian Weightlifting Championship 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat after a long gap of 44 years.

Key Points

  • > The competition will run from May 10 to 17
  • > 28 countries are participating in it
  • > The 2025 Championship was held in China

Additional Information

  • Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
  • Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  • The headquarters of the International Weightlifting Federation is in Budapest, Hungary.
AthleteMedal
Karnam MalleswariBronze (2000)
Mirabai ChanuSilver (2020)
Kunjarani DeviMultiple Gold
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