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India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"When women lift, the nation rises"; MoS Youth Affairs and Sports Khadse
Modinagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Raksha Khadse, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, undertook a significant visit to the Weightlifting Warriors Academy in Modinagar, a beacon of excellence under the Khelo India Accredited Academy initiative. She was joined by Olympic Medalist Mirabai Chanu, Head Coach Vijay Sharma, Sahdev Yadav, President of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF), and Ashwani Kumar, CEO of IWLF. The Weightlifting Warriors Academy, founded by the Chief National Coach Vijay Sharma, is a state-of-the-art facility meticulously designed to cultivate future champions. Operating with robust support under the Khelo India Scheme and from various sporting bodies, the academy offers a holistic environment for athletic development. For a facility to be accredited as a Khelo India Accredited Academy, it must conform to the norms of the Khelo India scheme. This Weightlifting Warriors Academy has a modern, fully-equipped gym, a dedicated food mess ensuring optimal nutrition, and cutting-edge training equipment and sports science facilities. This is not just about traditional coaching anymore. Athletes here benefit from scientific training methodologies, advanced performance analysis, targeted injury prevention programs, and comprehensive rehabilitation support. Its residential wing boasts 30 comfortable rooms, capable of housing up to 60 athletes. Currently, the academy is a vibrant hub for 40 promising young athletes, aged 8-14, who are taking their first steps towards sporting greatness. They train alongside 15 elite athletes, including none other than India's celebrated Olympic medalist, Mirabai Chanu, whose dedication and prowess serve as a constant source of inspiration within these walls. Addressing the enthusiastic young athletes, coaches, and staff, Khadse said, 'Under 'Khelo Bharat Niti 2025', we are building an ecosystem that not only discovers talent but also sustains it through world-class coaching and community engagement. I have realised when women lift, the entire nation rises, and we pledge to leave no talent undiscovered and no aspiration unfulfilled.' Khadse's visit highlighted the pivotal role of these academies in identifying and nurturing talent from the grassroots, equipping them with world-class facilities and expert guidance. Such institutions are crucial to realising the ambitious goals of 'Khelo Bharat Niti 2025,' a visionary policy aimed at transforming India into a formidable global sporting powerhouse by creating a comprehensive and sustainable sports development framework. The presence of an iconic athlete like Chanu at the academy serves as a potent motivator for the young trainees, vividly demonstrating the heights that can be achieved through dedicated training and access to the premier facilities provided by the Khelo India initiative. Khadse commended the academy's efforts in fostering a culture of excellence and reaffirmed the government's steadfast resolve to continue investing in such vital institutions, thereby securing a brighter, more glorious future for Indian sports. (ANI)
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Ahmedabad to host Asian Weightlifting Championships from April 1 to 10
The 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships will be held in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) confirmed on Wednesday (May 28, 2025). India was awarded the hosting rights last year by the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) during its annual Congress. "The dates of the Championship has been decided. It will be held from April 1 to 10," IWLF President Sahdev Yadav told PTI. This will be the first edition of the Asian Championships to be conducted under the International Weightlifting Federation's revised weight categories. Originally scheduled to take place in Gandhinagar, the event was later shifted to Ahmedabad. This marks the city's second major international weightlifting event, with the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships also set to take place in August. The Gujarat government is already developing sports infrastructure in Ahmedabad with an eye on the 2036 Olympics. India has also formally submitted its bid to conduct the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships: IWLF confirms Ahmedabad as host
India is set to welcome the continent's strongest athletes, as Ahmedabad has officially been named the host city for the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships. Scheduled to take place from April 1 to 10, the prestigious event will be organised under the aegis of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF), which confirmed the final dates this week. IWLF President Sahdev Yadav stated that the decision to shift the event from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad was made after evaluating logistical factors. The tournament will be the first major championship in Asia to feature the new weight categories introduced by the International Weightlifting Federation, adding further significance to the event. Ahmedabad gears up for continental spotlight This will mark Ahmedabad's second high-profile international weightlifting event, with the city also hosting the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships later in August. Gujarat's capital has steadily emerged as a sporting hub, supported by increasing investment in infrastructure. The state government is reportedly ramping up development in anticipation of potential future bids, including the ambitious goal of hosting events for the 2036 Olympics. Strategic shift from Gandhinagar While Gandhinagar was originally selected to host the tournament, officials opted to relocate the venue to Ahmedabad to take advantage of its better connectivity, accommodation capacity, and growing reputation as a sports destination. This strategic move reflects India's broader vision to position Ahmedabad as a centre for international sporting excellence. A future global stage India had secured the hosting rights for the Asian Championships during the Asian Weightlifting Federation's annual congress last year. The announcement bolsters India's sports diplomacy, especially with its formal bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games also centred around Ahmedabad. Yadav stressed that the event will not only showcase top-level competition but also reinforce India's capabilities to organise world-class tournaments, setting the stage for even more significant global events in the coming years.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Ahmedabad To Host Asian Weightlifting Championships From April 1 To 10
The 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships will be held in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) confirmed on Wednesday. India was awarded the hosting rights last year by the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) during its annual Congress. "The dates of the Championship has been decided. It will be held from April 1 to 10," IWLF President Sahdev Yadav told PTI. This will be the first edition of the Asian Championships to be conducted under the International Weightlifting Federation's revised weight categories. Originally scheduled to take place in Gandhinagar, the event was later shifted to Ahmedabad. This marks the city's second major international weightlifting event, with the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships also set to take place in August. The Gujarat government is already developing sports infrastructure in Ahmedabad with an eye on the 2036 Olympics. India has also formally submitted its bid to conduct the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
