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Ahmedabad is set to become a major international sports hub with three prestigious events scheduled for 2025. The city will host the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, Asian Aquatics Championship, and AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers. This development fulfills Prime Minister Modi's vision from his time as Gujarat Chief Minister to put the state on the global sports map. The state's world-class infrastructure and new Sports Policy have made these international events possible.

Key Points: Ahmedabad Hosts Commonwealth Weightlifting Asian Aquatics Championships

  • Ahmedabad to host three major international sporting events in 2025
  • Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship at Naranpura Sports Complex August 2025
  • Asian Aquatics Championship featuring China Japan Korea swimmers
  • AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers at TransStadia Arena November 2025
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Gujarat's heritage city to host major international sports events

Gujarat's Ahmedabad to host Commonwealth Weightlifting, Asian Aquatics, and AFC U17 qualifiers in 2025, establishing India as global sports destination.

"All these events will prove to be an essential step towards establishing the state as a multi-sport high-performance destination. - Official Release"

Gandhinagar, August 19

Gujarat, long known for its trade and enterprise, is now poised to make its mark on the global sporting stage. In the coming years, the heritage city of Ahmedabad will proudly host prestigious international sporting events.

According to an official release, in 2025, three major competitions - the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, the Asian Aquatics Championship, and the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers will bring elite athletes from around the world to the city.

The prestigious Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025 will be held at the Naranpura Sports Complex in Ahmedabad from August 24 to 30. More than 350 players from 29 countries will participate in this championship.

This will be followed by the Asian Aquatics Championship 2025 in September-October, in which swimmers from countries like China, Japan, and Korea will participate. Notably, India is one of the seven host countries for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers to be held from November 22 to 30, 2025. All matches scheduled in India will take place at The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad.

The qualifiers to be held in Ahmedabad will host Group D matches, in which countries such as India, Iran, Palestine, Chinese Taipei, and Lebanon will participate.

In 2026, Ahmedabad will also host the Asian Weightlifting Championship and the Archery Asia Para Cup - World Ranking Tournament. Additionally, India has earned the honour of hosting the World Police and Fire Games 2029, and this prestigious international tournament will be held in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar (Kevadia) in Gujarat.

Recently, India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games was approved, and Ahmedabad has been selected as the host city for this event. All these events will prove to be an essential step towards establishing the state as a multi-sport high-performance destination.

As Chief Minister of Gujarat, current Prime Minister Narendra Modi had envisioned bringing the state onto the global sports map, a dream that the Gujarat government is now realising under the guidance of current Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Today, the state boasts world-class infrastructure, and athletes are making Gujarat proud at national and international levels, the release stated.

The Khel Mahakumbh initiative, launched by then Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has played a significant role in this achievement.

The new Sports Policy 2022-27, introduced by Chief Minister Patel, has further boosted the morale of Gujarat's athletes. With modern sports complexes and advanced facilities, Gujarat has now become capable of hosting international-level competitions.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally Gujarat getting the recognition it deserves in sports! The Khel Mahakumbh initiative has really changed the game. Hope this inspires more young athletes from our state.
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Arjun K
Great initiative but I hope they also focus on developing local talent. Hosting events is good, but we need to produce champions from Gujarat who can win medals for India.
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Ahmedabad, this is fantastic! The city has amazing facilities and the people here are so passionate about sports. Looking forward to the Asian Aquatics Championship!
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Meera T
Hope the authorities ensure good accommodation and transportation for visitors. Our hospitality should match the world-class facilities. This is a great opportunity to showcase Indian culture to international athletes.
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Vikram M
From business hub to sports destination! Gujarat continues to diversify. The TransStadia arena is world-class - perfect for international events. Jai Gujarat! 🏆

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