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IOC Approves New Weightlifting Categories for LA28 Games

9/20/2025

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The IOC Executive Board approved new weightlifting categories for LA28, adding one men's and one women's category while maintaining athlete quotas.
This change promotes athlete health and aligns with junior and senior competition categories.
LA28's planning includes over one million enrolments in the PlayLA youth program and confirmed competition venues.
The French Alps 2030 venue masterplan is progressing, with a budget in preparation and a decision on disciplines expected in December.
Salt Lake City-Utah 2034's Podium34 initiative has secured over USD 200 million from 17 Founding Donors.

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Story summary

The IOC Executive Board approved new weightlifting categories for LA28, adding one men's and one women's category while maintaining athlete quotas.
This change promotes athlete health and aligns with junior and senior competition categories.
LA28's planning includes over one million enrolments in the PlayLA youth program and confirmed competition venues.
The French Alps 2030 venue masterplan is progressing, with a budget in preparation and a decision on disciplines expected in December.
Salt Lake City-Utah 2034's Podium34 initiative has secured over USD 200 million from 17 Founding Donors.