Gujarat's Asian Weightlifting Championships Postponed Amid Middle East Conflict

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Middle East Conflict Reschedules Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gujarat

The competition will now be held in May. (Representative Image/AFP)

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News18•11-03-2026, 16:06

Middle East Conflict Reschedules Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gujarat

•The 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships, originally set for Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has been postponed.
•The rescheduling is due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, specifically Israel and USA airstrikes in Iran.
•Initially scheduled for April 1-10, the competition days are now May 12-17, 2026.
•The Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) confirmed the change to ensure safe participation for all delegations.
•The event will feature new weight classes for both men and women competitors.

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