Lumix Captured entire event of this commonwealth weightlifting championship 2025. Ahmedabad.
The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships is an international competition for weightlifters from Commonwealth countries. Held under the guidance of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation, the event typically takes place in non-Commonwealth Games years. It serves as a qualifying event for the Commonwealth Games and features competitions across multiple age divisions. 
Key aspects
  • Organizer: The competition is run by the Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation (CWF), which was established in 1947. The CWF is one of the oldest sporting federations within the Commonwealth and works to develop the sport.
  • History with the Commonwealth Games: Weightlifting has been a sport at the Commonwealth Games since 1950 and is a “core sport” that must be included in each edition. Medals at the Championships count toward qualification for the Commonwealth Games.
  • Qualifying event: The championships are important for athletes seeking to qualify for the main Commonwealth Games. For example, winners of each senior category in the 2025 championships secured a direct spot for the 2026 Games in Glasgow.
  • Competition structure: The championships include events for senior, junior, and youth lifters.
  • Events: Athletes compete in different weight categories for both men and women. The events are typically the snatch and the clean and jerk. 
Recent championships (2025)
  • Host: The 30th edition of the championships was hosted in Ahmedabad, India, in August 2025.
  • Participation: The event drew more than 300 lifters from 31 countries.
  • Notable outcomes: The championships saw strong performances from Indian lifters, who secured multiple medals across various age groups. India’s Mirabai Chanu, for instance, won gold and qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The competition also featured new records and strong rivalries