IPF Worlds moved to Lithuania
The 2026 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships have been relocated from Dubai to Druskininkai, Lithuania — an official move that clarifies travel and planning for hundreds of competitors FitnessVolt report. Organisers say the relocation aims to simplify logistics amid recent regional developments and should boost attendance and performance planning FitnessVolt report.
The IPF calendar powerlifting.sport lists the World Classic Open Championships for 13–21 June 2026 in Druskininkai, Lithuania. The Executive Committee said the relocation followed a “structured risk assessment” and cited recent developments affecting Dubai and the surrounding region as the reason for the move. powerlifting.sport Druskininkai is a repeat host: the town staged the 2024 World Classic Open, which drew 318 athletes from 57 countries and produced more than 70 world records, according to the IPF’s 2024 event report. powerlifting.sport Entry and event deadlines remain on the federation platforms: Goodlift shows preliminary nominations close 14 April, final nominations close 23 May, and the championships’ technical meeting is scheduled for 12 June. goodlift.info The IPF said venue, accommodation and Local Organising Committee information will be circulated shortly to member nations, and national bodies have already started updating invitations — Italy’s FIPL posted an event invitation listing 13–21 June and an athlete acceptance deadline of 6 April. powerlifting.sport Regional and national federations including the North American Powerlifting Federation, Powerlifting Canada and FESUPO published the IPF relocation notice to their membership feeds after the announcement. powerlifting-napf.com
