Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The World Powerlifting Championship 2025, a landmark event in the global sporting calendar, will be hosted in Sri Lanka for the first time, marking a historic milestone for both the nation and the South Asian region.

Organised by World Powerlifting Lanka, the official affiliate of the international governing body, the championship will take place from November 28 to 30, at the Vivanta by Taj - Airport Garden, Seeduwa.

The press and media briefing held in Colombo saw the participation of distinguished personalities representing World Powerlifting Lanka. They included Dr. Ruwan Paul, President; Lt. Commander Priyadarshana Jayawardhana (Retd.), Secretary; Rear Admiral Udeni Serasinghe (Retd.), Director; Kamal Addaraa...