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.

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, p

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