The city of Riyadh will host the 2023 World Senior Weightlifting Championship, which serves as a qualification event for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The championship will take place from September 3rd to September 17th, 2023, at the Ministry of Sports Hall, situated within the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex.
Boasting a diverse representation, the championship will witness the active participation of more than 2,500 athletes, hailing from over 170 countries worldwide.
The championship marks a historic milestone as being the largest tournament organized by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) since its establishment in 1905. It is also considered a key qualifying event for the impending Paris 2024 Olympics.
Source: Saudi Press Agency