Commonwealth (Youth, Junior, Senior) Weightlifting Championships

India to host 2019 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Question: Hosting of which version of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship has been conferred to India?
(a) 2018
(b) 2019
(c) 2020
(d) 2021
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • India will host, Commonwealth (Youth, Junior and Senior) Weightlifting Championships, in 2019.
  • This decision was taken at the executive board meeting of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Association (CWF) (Gold Coast, Australia). (September 6, 2017)
  • Its version of the year 2017 was completed in Gold Coast, Australia. (September 3-9, 2017)
  • It is notable that the Commonwealth Games will be organized in the Gold Coast in 2018.

Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-to-host-2019-commonwealth-weightlifting-championships-117090600613_1.html
http://www.prabhasakshi.com/news/sports/india-to-host-commonwealth-weightlifting-championships-in-2019/30691.html