In weightlifting for the first time in 20 years, changed the category

<img class = "aligncenter" src = "http://sivpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/e8369a45be9b5ef1870f0f2b482c50bc.jpg" alt = "The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has approved the introduction of 10 new weight categories in the male and female categories

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Updated categories developed by the ad hoc group on the basis of scientific data Men will be divided into the following weight categories: up to 55 kg at 61, 67, 73, 81, 89, 96, 102, 109 up to more than 100 pounds.

Updated Women's Weight Class: up to 45 pounds, up to 49, 55 to 59, 64, 71 to 76, 81 to 87 and over 87 pounds

Seven Categories of each of the rejections already approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the introductions to their 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The following scales: up to 61 kg, 67, 73, 81, 96, 109 and 109 pounds more, and women – 49 kg, 55, 59, 64, 76, 87 and more It is noted that the previous weight category in weightlifting has not changed for more than 20 years.

Previously, it was reported that the national team of Ukraine in weightlifting "cut" quota for the 2020 Tokyo Games