The 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships held in Førde, Norway, from October 2–11, 2025.
- The championship was organised under the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) with support from the Norwegian Weightlifting Federation (NWF) and local authorities.
Exam Hints:
- Event: 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships
- Where? Førde, Norway
- When? October 2–11, 2025
- Organisers: IWF, NWF
- Participants: A total of 477 competitors from 87 countries
- Weight Classes: 16 new categories introduced
- Key Indian Performer: Mirabai Chanu set National Record (Silver in Women’s 48kg)
- World records (WR): Ri Song-gum (3 WR) and Rizki Juniansyah (1WR)
Highlights of 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships:
Participation: A total of 477 athletes from 87 countries competed in the championship, making it one of the most competitive editions in recent years.
New Weight Categories: The 2025 championship introduced 16 new weight categories, following updates approved by the IWF in June 2025.
Purpose of the Changes: These changes were designed to modernize the sport and enhance competitiveness across all divisions, providing more balanced opportunities for athletes worldwide.
Top 5 Countries (Total Medal Tally):
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Korea | 17 | 5 | 1 | 23 |
| 2 | Thailand | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | China | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 4 | Armenia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | United States of America (USA) | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 20 | India | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Records of 2025 IWF World Weightlifting Championships:
Rizki Juniansyah (Indonesia): In the Men’s 79 kilogram (kg) category, lifted 157 kg in the Snatch and 204 kg in the Clean & Jerk, achieving a total of 361 kg, with the 204 kg Clean & Jerk setting a new world record (WR).
Ri Song-gum (North Korea): In the Women’s 48 kilogram (kg) category, lifted 91 kg in the Snatch and 122 kg in the Clean & Jerk, achieving a total of 213 kg, winning three gold medals and setting three new WRs.
Thanyathon Sukcharoen (Thailand): In the Women’s 48 kg, lifted 88 kilogram (kg) in the Snatch and 110 kilogram (kg) in the Clean & Jerk, winning the bronze medal.
Mirabai Chanu: (India) – In the Women’s 48 kg, lifted 84 kg in the Snatch (winning bronze) and 115 kg in the Clean & Jerk (winning silver), achieving a total of 199 kg, earning the silver medal overall and setting two new National Records (NRs).
- This was India’s third World Championship medal for Chanu (Gold – 2017 World Championships (Anaheim, United States of America, USA), Silver – 2022 World Championships (Bogotá, Colombia), Silver – 2025 World Championships (Førde, Norway).
Indian Contingent:
14-member Indian team participated (7 women and 7 men)
Women: Koyel Bar (53 kg), Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam (58 kg), Nirupama Devi Seram (63 kg), Harjinder Kaur (69 kg), Vanshita Verma (86 kg), Mehak Sharma (86 kg+)
Men: Rishikanta Singh Chanambam (60 kg), Muthupandi Raja (65 kg), Ajith Narayana (71 kg), Ajaya Babu Valluri (79 kg), Abhishek Nipane (88 kg), Dilbag Singh (94 kg), Lovepreet Singh (110 kg+)
Commonwealth Participation:
Qualification Purpose: Athletes representing the Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation (CWF) participate in the World Championships only to qualify for the XXIII Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2026.
Medal Status: Results of CWF athletes at the World Championships are not counted for the world title, and the IWF excludes these medals from the official tally.
About International Weightlifting Federation (IWF):
President – Mohamed Hassan
Established – 1905
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
