Asian Weightlifting Group C India leg postponed due to Middle East conflict

The Asian Weightlifting Championships, originally scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, have been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Due to the traffic and security situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region, the organizers decided to postpone the event for more than a month. The competition is now rescheduled for May 12-17, 2026.The Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) announced the decision and said the change was made to ensure teams from different countries can travel and compete safely. The conflict began after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, disrupting many flights and airspace in parts of the Gulf, 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 rescheduled.”The AWF added that the revised schedule was chosen to avoid travel issues and allow athletes and officials to participate in the competition smoothly. “In order to ensure the safety and smooth participation of all delegations, the competition will now be held from May 12 to 17, 2026,” the statement said.With the new dates announced, organizers hope the postponement will give participating countries enough time to manage travel arrangements and participate in mainland events without disruption.