Summary
The IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024 in Leon, Spain, from September 19 to 27, will feature nine Indian weightlifters, including three men and six women. Live streaming will be available on the IWF’s official YouTube Channel.

The IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024 will be held in Leon, Spain, from September 19 to 27, featuring nine Indian weightlifters, comprising three men and six women. Dhanush Longanathan will compete in the men’s 55kg category, while Shankar Lapung and Arjunan Ruthreshwar will face a challenging field in the men’s 61kg division, which notably includes the USA’s Hampton Morris, a bronze medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the junior world champion from 2022. On the women’s side, participants include Payal (45kg), Panchami Sonowal (49kg), Lamabam Nilam Devi (55kg), Koyel Bar (55kg), Sanjana (76kg), and Maibam Martina Devi (+87kg).

The IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships is an esteemed competition that features young athletes from around the globe, providing a platform for emerging talent in the sport. The 2024 edition promises to be competitive, with countries such as the USA, Colombia, and the host country Spain fielding the maximum allowable team of 20 athletes, many of whom are past champions. The event is significant for Indian weightlifters as it offers them an opportunity to gain international experience and recognition, especially after the Indian contingent did not secure any medals at the previous year’s event.

The IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships 2024 will showcase the talents of young weightlifters from India amidst a highly skilled international field. The live streaming availability on the IWF’s official YouTube Channel will enable fans to support the athletes from India. With a mix of seasoned competitors and promising newcomers, the championship presents a unique opportunity for Indian weightlifters to excel and aim for podium finishes.

Original Source: olympics.com

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