A total of 1,500 participants representing 130 countries are probable to join in the IWF’s largest-ever competition since its formation in 1895. The event is compulsory for those wishing to participate in France the following year.
The International Weightlifting Federation has publicized, it has chosen Riyadh to host its senior world championships between Sept. 2 and 17, 2023, that would serve as a qualification event for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Prince Abdul aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, said the Kingdom continuous to show it could host some of the world’s biggest competitions.
Prince Abdul aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, president of the Saudi Olympic
“Hosting this championship is in line with the objectives of the sports sector within the Saudi Vision 2030 (plan), which promotes and increases the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s opportunities to host the biggest and most important global events,” he said.
He said it was an opportunity for Saudi athletes to gain skill, increase sporting contacts and confirm eligibility for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Male athletes compete in the following divisions: 55 kg, 61 kg (Olympic qualifying), 67 kg, 73 kg (qualifying), 81 kg, 89 kg (qualifying), 96 kg, 102 kg (qualifying), over 102 kg (qualifying), 109 kg, and over 109 kg.
Female athletes compete in the following categories: 45 kg, 49 kg (qualifying), 55 kg, 59 kg (qualifying), 64 kg, 71 kg (qualifying), 76 kg (qualifying), 81 kg (qualifying), over 81 kg (qualifying), 87 kg, and over 87 kg (qualifying).
