Competition Format
The men’s events include the following weight categories: 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg,105kg, +105kg.
The women’s events include the following weight categories: 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg, +75kg.
There were a total of 17 gold medals contested in weightlifting at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, 8 for men, 7 for women and 2 Para-Sports (Powerlifting ) gold medals 1 male and 1 female.
The Para-Sports category for both men and women is for Bench Press Open.
There are two disciplines for weightlifting; the movements are as follows:
Snatch
The competitor lifts the bar overhead in a single motion. In the attempt to lift the bar, the knees may bend, and the legs may split, but no other part of the body may touch the ground. Once the bar is lifted overhead, the competitor must remain motionless, arms and legs extended, with the bar and body in a straight line, until the referees make a decision which automatically registers as a visual and audible signal to replace the barbell to the platform.
Clean and Jerk
This is a two-part lift. In the first (the ‘clean’) part, the weight is brought from the ground to shoulder-level in one motion. In the attempt to lift the weight, the knees may bend and the legs may be split. In the second (the ‘jerk’), the competitor bends the knees, at the same time extending the arms upwards, thus lifting the bar overhead. When the movement is complete, the competitor must remain absolutely motionless until the referees’ decision is made.
The athlete’s best performance in both movements is added together to give a combined total and determine the final placement within the competition. If two athletes have an equal total, the athlete with the lower bodyweight will be placed higher.