Around 200 athletes from 31 countries will participate in the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championship-2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event, organized by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF), is scheduled to take place at Mahatma Mandir from May 11 to 17.
In addition to the athletes, the championship expects nearly 200 coaches, support staff, team officials, and delegates to attend. Around 50 international technical officials will also be present at the event. The championship will bring together 50 dignitaries, including senior representatives from the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF).
The participation list includes renowned athletes, with confirmed appearances from six Olympic Games medallists, 35 World Championship medallists, and 10 Asian Games medallists. The event is not only a major continental competition but also a crucial qualifying event for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
