Ghana has been granted the honor of hosting its first continental weightlifting championship since the establishment of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation in 1997.
The country will welcome Africa’s emerging weightlifting talents for the African Youth Junior Weightlifting Championships, scheduled to take place from August 15 to 22, 2025.
Ghana’s successful bid to host the event was confirmed during the Executive Board meeting and subsequent approval by the Weightlifting Federation of Africa (WFA) Congress on November 11, 2024.
The achievement follows Ghana’s strong showing in hosting the 13th African Games, which, coupled with significant equipment support from the WFA, positioned the nation as a credible host for continental weightlifting events.
This milestone marks a significant step forward for Ghana’s weightlifting community, offering an opportunity to showcase the country’s organizational capabilities and promote the sport across the continent.