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The rare cases people argue about

Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.

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Attempts, order and the clock

  1. Why can a lifter be thrown out for opening too light?A lifter enters a competition with an entry total.
  2. What happens if the wrong weight is put on the bar?If the bar is loaded lighter than the lifter asked, the lifter may accept a successful lift at the weight really lifted or refuse it and take the attempt again.

Categories and the weigh-in

  1. What are youth, junior, senior and Masters in weightlifting?Competitions are organised by age group as well as body weight.

Equipment, kit and officials

  1. Who are the officials at a weightlifting competition?Three referees judge each lift.
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