1️⃣ Governing Bodies
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State Level: Respective
State Weightlifting Association
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National Level:
Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF –
India)
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Rules aligned with International
Weightlifting Federation (IWF)
2️⃣ Eligibility Rules
✔ Player must be registered with State
Association
✔ Valid IWF (India) registration number
✔ Aadhaar / DOB certificate
required
✔ Only one state representation
in a season
✔ Age proof mandatory (Youth / Junior)
❌ No dual-state participation
3️⃣ Age Categories (India)
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Sub-Youth: 10–12 years
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Youth: 13–17 years
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Junior: 15–20 years
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Senior: 21+ years
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Masters: 35+ years
👉 Age calculated as on 31st December
of competition year
4️⃣ Bodyweight Categories
As per latest IWF-approved categories
(Separate for Men & Women)
⚠️ Athlete must weigh-in in
selected category
5️⃣ Weigh-In Rules
⏱️ 2 hours before competition
⏱️ Duration: 1 hour
✔ Two weigh-in attempts allowed
✔ Weight recorded on official scale
❌ No weigh-in → No competition
6️⃣ Team Composition
State Teams:
✔ Official ID cards mandatory
7️⃣ Attempts & Order
8️⃣ Referee & Jury Rules
⚪ White light = valid
🔴 Red light = no lift
9️⃣ Medal & Scoring System
🥇🥈🥉 Medals for:
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Snatch
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Clean & Jerk
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Total
📊 Team points based on:
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Total medals
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Total weight lifted
🔟 Records
1️⃣1️⃣ Anti-Doping Rules
🚫 Doping strictly prohibited
✔ NADA / WADA rules apply
✔ Random testing during nationals
❌ Positive test = Ban + medal cancellation
1️⃣2️⃣ Protest & Appeal
1️⃣3️⃣ Dress & Equipment
✔ Official singlet
✔ State/India name printed
✔ Approved shoes & belt
❌ Non-approved equipment not allowed
1️⃣4️⃣ Discipline & Conduct
1️⃣5️⃣ Selection Trials
✔ Performance-based
✔ Minimum qualifying total required
✔ Trials mandatory for national selection