Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting opening ceremony takes place in Greater Noida

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The opening ceremony for 2023 Asian Youth (Boys & Girls), and Junior (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships was held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh.

The chief guest for this occasion was Hon'ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Minister of Information and Broadcasting Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur. Besides him dignitaries present on the occasion were International Weightlifting Federation President, Mr. Mohammed Jalood, Asian Weightlifting President, Mr. Mohammed Yousef Al Mana, Asian Weightlifting Federation General Secretary Mr. MohammedAhmed Alharbi and Indian Weightlifting Federation President Mr. Sahdev Yadav.

The program started with the lighting of the lamp followed by speeches by all the dignitaries.

The Hon'ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Minister of Information and Broadcasting Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur spoke at length about the contribution of weightlifters especially women in the sport of weightlifting.

He also congratulated Indian Weightlifting Federation President Mr. Sahdev Yadav for organising this championship for the first time in India. He also mentioned that 1000 Khelo India Centres will be open this year in India.

A scintillating and spectacular display of various dances from various states of India to showcase the vibrant culture was performed by Delhi Dance Academy which mesmerised the audience present at the function.

A total number of 220 athletes in both Youth and junior categories from 18 Asian nations are participating in this championship.