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Question : When was the first World Weightlifting Championship organised by the World Weightlifting Federation in London, UK?

Option 1: March 1891

Option 2: March 1991

Option 3: March 2000

Option 4: March 1895


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Correct Answer: March 1891


Solution : The correct answer is March 1891 .

The first recognised World Weightlifting Championships was held in March 1891 in London. It was only a men's competition. It was organised by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The IWF was founded in 1905. At present, athletes compete in a total of 20 weight categories (10 for men and 10 for women). The first World Championship was won by Edward Lawrence Levy of England.

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