# IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iwf-world-weightlifting-championships-in-ningbo
> Updated: 2026-10-28T10:27:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 IWF World Weightlifting Championships are being held in Ningbo, China, serving as a key qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

In the competition, the Dominican Republic sent an eight-member delegation, including medalists Crismery Santana and Yudelina Mejía, with the goal of securing Olympic qualifying spots. Meanwhile, in the men’s 65 kg category, Italy’s Sergio Massidda finished 16th overall with a total lift of 290 kg. The 65 kg category was won by Myong Jin Pak of North Korea.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Sergio Massidda finishes 16th at IWF World Weightlifting Championships

Italian weightlifter Sergio Massidda placed 16th in the 65 kg category at the 2026 World Championships in Ningbo, China, a key event for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-massidda-finishes-16th-at-iwf-world-weightlifting-championships

### 2026-10-27: Eight Dominican weightlifters compete in Ningbo World Championships

Eight Dominican weightlifters are competing in the Senior World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China, aiming to secure qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eight-dominican-weightlifters-compete-in-ningbo-world-championships

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