Bhubaneswar, June 27: The All Odisha Inter Club Weightlifting Championship, 2023 will be held at the Biju Patnaik Weightlifting Hall at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Bhubaneswar from June 28 to June 30.
Over 200 weightlifters from 10 districts and 20 weightlifting clubs across Odisha will showcase their skills and compete for top honours. Additionally, 45 coaches and managers, along with 22 technical officials, will be present to ensure the smooth conduct of the championship.
According to State Sports and Youth Services Department statement, the Biju Patnaik Weightlifting Hall will provide the perfect stage for the weightlifters to exhibit their skill.
“Many of the athletes competing in the tournament, though representing their respective clubs, frequently train at the Odisha Weightlifting High Performance Centre (HPC) Nearly 65 athletes currently train at the HPC, and the State has recently constructed 47 additional training centers as well,”it stated.