The Executive Committee of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) reduced the number of weight categories, in which athletes will compete for medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the press office of the RF Weightlifting Federation reported.

Winners and prize-winners in the men’s tournament will be determined in 5 weight categories – under 61 kg, under 73 kg, under 89 kg, under 102 kg and over 102 kg.