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Weightlifting Major Events

Here are a couple of the events in the international sporting calendar for weightlifting. Weightlifting was one of the sports that was included in the first Modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Major Weightlifting Events

Weightlifting at the Olympics
World Weightlifting Championships
Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games

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Major Events Extra

The largest sporting event in the world is the Olympic Games, but there are many other multi-sport games. In terms of single sport events, nothing beats the FIFA World Cup. To see what's coming up, check out the calendar of major sporting events.