Ahmedabad Hosts 3 Major International Sports Events in 2025

Prime Highlights

Ahmedabad to host three global events in 2025 – Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, Asian Aquatics Championship, and AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
Over 350 athletes from 29 countries expected at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship (Aug 24–30).

Key Facts

Asian Aquatics Championship to feature top swimmers from China, Japan, South Korea, and other nations.
Gujarat will host the Asian Weightlifting Championship and Archery Asia Para Cup in 2026.
Strategic investments in state-of-the-art stadiums, training support, and policy reforms are shaping Gujarat into a multi-sport destination.

Background

In 2025, Ahmedabad will host three of the major global sporting events that will enhance the ambition of Gujarat to be a global sporting destination. Within the same year, the city has been selected to host the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, the Asian Aquatics Championship, and the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.

The sporting calendar begins with the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, to be organised at the Naranpura Sports Complex from August 24 to 30. The tournament is expected to draw more than 350 athletes from 29 nations, making it one of the largest weightlifting championships ever held in the country.

In September-October, Ahmedabad will welcome top swimmers from across Asia for the Asian Aquatics Championship. Competitors from leading sporting nations, including China, Japan, and South Korea, are scheduled to participate in the meet.

Later, from November 22 to 30, the city will host Group D fixtures of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at The Arena by TransStadia. India, Chinese Taipei, Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran will field teams to compete for places in the main tournament.

Ahmedabad’s international commitments will continue in the following years. The Asian Weightlifting Championship and the Archery Asia Para Cup – World Ranking Tournament are scheduled in 2026, while the World Police and Fire Games 2029 will take place across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar (Kevadia).

The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in India, with Ahmedabad becoming one of the leading sporting cities in the globe by hosting this event in 2030.

Officials stated that the investment of Gujarat in state-of-the-art stadiums, training supports, and its Sports Policy 2022-27 has positioned the state to host global events and firmly establish its stature of being a multi-sport destination.