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April 24:  Asian Weightlifting Championships

3/29/2016

 
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What: The Asian Weightlifting Championships

Where: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

When: April 24 - 30, 2016

More: This is the 27th women's event and 46th men's

Fun Fact: The event also acts as the Asian continental qualifiers to the Olympics
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Official: http://www.awfederation.com

November 28:  The Africa U-23 Cup of Nations

11/26/2015

 
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What: The Africa U-23 Cup of Nations

Where:
Dakar and M,bour, Senegal

When:
November 28 - December 12, 2015

Competing:
Algeria, Egypt, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, Zambia

More:
This is only the second edition of the tournament, which acts as the Olympic qualifier for the region. Gabon won the 2013 event.

Fun Fact:
The DR Congo was the original host for the tournament, but in March 2015, Senegal was asked to host. The top three teams will qualify for the Rio Olympics.

​Official: 
http://www.cafonline.com/en-us/competitions

November 04:  Asian Canoe Sprint Championships

10/30/2015

 
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What: The Canoe Sprint Asian Championships 2015

Where:
Palembang, Indonesia

When:
November 04 - 07, 2015

More:
12 events in Olympic class canoe and kayak sprints, plus 15 events in non-Olympic and junior competition. The Championships also serve as an Olympic qualifier for Rio.

Fun Fact:
The event also features dragon boat racing for men and women.

​Official:
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October 23:  World Gymnastics Championships

10/1/2015

 
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What: The 2015 World Gymnastics Championships

Where: Glasgow, Scotland

When: October 23 - November 01, 2015

More: The top eight teams in both men's and women's competitions, plus the individual apparatus medalists, will qualify for the Olympics next year.

Fun Fact: This is the first time Scotland is hosting the Artistic Worlds.

Official: http://www.2015worldgymnastics.com

October 05:  World Boxing Championships

10/1/2015

 
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What: The AIBA World Boxing Championships

Where: Doha, Qatar

When: October 05 - 15, 2015

More: 260 boxers to compete across 10 weight categories in this biennial competition, the first to be held in the Middle East

Fun Fact: At least the top two in each category will also qualify for Rio 2016.

Official: http://www.boxing2015.qa/boxing2015

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