Ahmedabad has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 World Weightlifting Championships, marking the first time India will host the prestigious event. The announcement follows Gujarat’s successful staging of the Asian Weightlifting Championships, with Ahmedabad also set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 World Weightlifting Championships, marking the first time India will stage the prestigious global event.