Get ready to hoist those 🏋️♂️ & 🏋️♀️ bars even higher! At its recent meeting in Milan, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) finalized a plan to introduce two new weightlifting classes for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics—one for men and one for women—without increasing the overall athlete quota or extending the competition schedule.
Here’s the lowdown on what to expect in LA:
- 120 athletes will compete across 12 weight classes (6 men, 6 women), each fighting for a gold medal.
- Action unfolds over five days, from July 25 to 29—just as originally planned.
- The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) says the new divisions will help close gaps between categories, lowering health risks and cutting down injury chances.
For athletes, this means a fairer playing field and better safety. For fans? Even more epic lifts and medal moments to cheer for in sunny Los Angeles! 🌟🏅
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IOC adds two new weightlifting categories for 2028 LA Summer Olympics
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