Weightlifting Categories

Weight Categories effective from August 1st, 2026 IWF Rules  

Age Groups

1. YOUTH: 13 - 17 years of age

2. JUNIOR: 15 - 20 years of age

3. SENIOR: 15+ years of age

Categories

Bodyweight categories for Junior men (15 - 20 years of age)  and Senior men (15+ years of age).

1. 60 kg 

2. 65 kg

3. 70 kg

4. 75 kg

5. 85 kg

6. 95 kg

7. 110 kg

8. +110 kg

Bodyweight categories for Youth men ( 13 - 17 years of age).

1. 55 kg

2. 60 kg

3. 65 kg

4. 70 kg

5. 75 kg

6. 85 kg

7. 95 kg

8. +95 kg

Bodyweight categories for Junior women (15 - 20 years of age)  and Senior women (15+ years of age).

1. 49 kg

2. 53 kg

3. 57 kg

4. 61 kg

5. 69 kg

6. 77 kg

7. 86 kg

8. +86 kg

Bodyweight categories for Youth women ( 13 - 17 years of age).

1. 45 kg

2. 49 kg

3. 53 kg

4. 57 kg

5. 61 kg

6. 69 kg

7. 77 kg

8. +77 kg