HOST: Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF), in association with Odisha Weightlifting Association (OWa), with support from KIIT and Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha.

DESCRIPTION:
*     The championships will take place for men and woman in youth, junior and senior categories at Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium in KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar.
*     Over 1300 athletes, support staff and technical officials from 30 States and Union Terrytories are expected to participate.
*     Competition will be held in 10 different weight categories for Youth (boys & girls), Junior & Seniors (men & women).
*     As many as 58 technical officials will be responsible for conducting the championship.
*     This competition is the qualifier for the 5th Khelo India Youth Games, 2022 which is scheduled to be held later this year.
*     This will also be considered as a Selection Trial for the IWF Youth and Junior World Championships both for eligible lifters.
*     IWLF will also be conducting the International Category- I & II and National Category- I & II, Referee Examination on March 20, 2022.