Indian flag (PTI Photo/Sailendra Bhojak) The Asian Weightlifting Championship, scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Due to the situation affecting travel and security in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region, the organizers decided to postpone the tournament for more than a month. The competition will now take place from 12th to 17th May 2026.
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The decision was announced by the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF), which said the change was made to allow teams from different countries to travel and compete safely. Many flights and airspace in parts of the Persian Gulf region were disrupted after the conflict began following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, making it difficult for some delegations to reach India.Explaining the decision, the federation said: “Due to the current situation affecting the Middle East and Gulf region, the 2026 AWF Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships has been postponed.”The AWF added that the revised schedule was chosen to avoid travel issues and allow athletes and officials to participate smoothly. “To ensure the safe and smooth participation of all delegations, the competition will now take place from 12 to 17 May 2026,” the statement said.With the new dates announced, organizers hope the delay will give participating countries enough time to manage travel arrangements and attend the continental event without interruption.
