The sport of weightlifting is a muscle-building activity involving heavy weights. Along with focusing on academics, the boys at IIT Kanpur are extremely concerned about their physique. As a result of this consciousness weightlifting is a very popular activity at IIT Kanpur. The institute team weightlifting is a passionate group of people dedicated to the sport of weightlifting.
IIT Kanpur provides a full-fledged weightlifting hall with 5 platforms along with a fully equipped gym.