Hyderabad Welcomes 10th World Strength-lifting & Incline Bench Press Championship from Dec 18-21
In a historic moment for South India, the 10th World Strength-lifting & Incline Bench Press Championship is set to take place at L.B. Stadium, Hyderabad, from 18th to 21st December 2023.
Hyderabad: In a historic moment for South India, the 10th World Strength-lifting & Incline Bench Press Championship is set to take place at L.B. Stadium, Hyderabad, from 18th to 21st December 2023.
This prestigious championship is jointly organized by the Indian Strength-lifting Federation and the Telangana Strength-lifting Association, marking the first time such an event is hosted in the region.
At a curtain riser event in Hyderabad, Dr. Kaukab Azeem, Working President of the World Strength-lifting Federation, and Mr. Seemab Aeem, Assistant Professor/Head Department, DCET, Osmania University, and Manager of the Indian Strength-lifting team, unveiled the championship poster along with other dignitaries.
The event saw the presence of Mr. Sandeep, Indian team coach, Mr. Syed Mushraf, Student of Methodist Engg. College, Hyderabad, Indian team Captain, Dr. Arshad Hussain, Chairman of the Opening ceremony, Dr. Mazher Qadri, Chairman of the press and media committee, and more.
Approximately 250 athletes from various countries are expected to participate in this global championship, which is technically organized under the guidance of Mr. Babul Bikas Patranabis, Hon. General Secretary of WSLF, and Dr. Saquib Azeem, Organizing Secretary/President of TSLA.
Schedule:
- 18.12.2023: Arrival of teams and weighing start at 2:00 PM.
- 19.12.2023: Opening Ceremony @ 10:00 AM, followed by the commencement of the World Championship at 11:00 AM.
- 20.12.2023: Competition continues from 10:00 AM.
- 21.12.2023: Competition continues at 10:00 AM, with the Medals ceremony scheduled for 5:00 PM.
Categories & Weight Classes:
- Sub-Junior & Junior – Men: up to 60, 68, 76, 85, 85+ kg
- Sub-Junior & Junior Women: up to 52, 58, 65, 65+ kg
- Senior Men: up to 52, 60, 68, 76, 85, 95, 105, 115, 115+ kg
- Senior Women: up to 52, 58, 65, 72, 80, 80+ kg
- Masters Men (1,2,3): up to 60, 68, 76, 85, 95, 95+ kg (Masters 1 – 40+ yrs, Masters 2 – 50+ yrs, Masters 3 – 60+ yrs)
- Masters Women (38+ yrs): up to 58, 65, 72, 80, 80+ kg
- Physically Challenged Senior Women (IBP): Open weight Class
- Physically Challenged Senior Men – (IBP): up to 60, 68, 76, 76+ kg
For more information and RSVP, contact Dr. Kaukab Azeem at 8686353860 or M M Quadri at 9849034125.
