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Asian weightlifting championships postponed

Published - March 10, 2026 10:33 pm IST - KOLKATA:

Y.B. Sarangi
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: Getty Images

The Asian weightlifting championships, scheduled to be held in Gandhinagar from April 1 to 10, was on Tuesday postponed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Gulf region.

Following a meeting of key stakeholders, the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) announced that the continental championships was rescheduled due to the current situation. “The competition will now take place from May 12 to 17,” the AWF said in a statement.

The Indian Weightlifting Federation had announced that selection for the Asian Games would be based on the performances at the Asian championships.

Published - March 10, 2026 10:33 pm IST

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