India, Oct. 25 -- For the first time, India will host the IWF Weightlifting World Championships in Ahmedabad in 2029. The International Weightlifting Federation awarded the hosting rights to India during its executive board meeting in Ningbo, China on Sunday.

India saw strong competition from Russia and Venezuela to win the bid.

"It's a big day for Indian weightlifting as the IWF world championships will be coming to India for the first time and will be organised in Ahmedabad. Russia and Venezuela had strongly pitched for the 2029 championships but the IWF Executive Board has put faith in India," said Indian Weightlifting Federation president Sahdev Yadav.

The 2029 IWF world championships will also be a qualifying event for the 2030 Co...