What's up, fitness fam? Big news from the IOC's Milan hangout! They've just greenlit two extra weightlifting categories one for the men and one for the women for the 2028 LA Summer Olympics. And guess what? They're keeping the athlete roster at 120, so no extra days or events. 🔥
Here's the lowdown: Weightlifting in LA will still run from July 25 to 29, but now we'll have six categories per gender, dishing out 12 gold medals in total. More medals, same timeframe talk about efficiency! ⏱️
Why the change? The International Weightlifting Federation says these extra slots will help close the gaps between weight divisions. That means fewer extreme weight cuts and a lower chance of injuries. Safe gains FTW! 💪
For all you lifters streaming training vids on your phones or hyping up on Reels, this tweak could shake up who takes the podium. Get ready to cheer louder when the bar goes up in LA 2028! 🏅
Stay tuned for more Olympics updates and prep your protein shakes the countdown is on! 🚀
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IOC adds two new weightlifting categories for 2028 LA Summer Olympics
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