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New Weightlifting Categories for 2028 Olympics Unveiled

11/4/2025

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The International Weightlifting Federation announced new bodyweight categories for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, eliminating the women's 49kg event.
Mirabai Chanu, silver medalist in the 49kg category at the 2020 Olympics, must compete in the 53kg category.
The updated categories include six events for men and six for women, taking effect August 1, 2026, and applying to all IWF competitions.

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The International Weightlifting Federation announced new bodyweight categories for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, eliminating the women's 49kg event.
Mirabai Chanu, silver medalist in the 49kg category at the 2020 Olympics, must compete in the 53kg category.
The updated categories include six events for men and six for women, taking effect August 1, 2026, and applying to all IWF competitions.