Weightlifting
As a basic athletic activity and a natural means to measure strength and power, the lifting of weights was present in both ancient the Egyptian and Greek societies. Boosting its international importance chiefly in the 19th Century, weightlifting was among those few sports featured in the first Modern Olympic Games in 1896. Weight categories: Men’s competitions are divided into eight body-weight categories (upper limits given): 56 kg (123 pounds), 62 kg (137 pounds), 69 kg (152 pounds), 77 kg (170 pounds), 85 kg (187 pounds), 94 kg (207 pounds), 105 kg (231 pounds), and more than 105 kg. For women there are seven weight divisions: 48 kg (106 pounds), 53 kg (117 pounds), 58 kg (128 pounds), 63 kg (139 pounds), 69 kg (152 pounds), 75 kg (165 pounds), and more than 75 kg.
How to Play
Weightlifting competition involves the lifters to attempt two lifts-namely the snatch and the clean and the jerk. The winners are usually decided on the maximum magnitude of weight lifted in each lift and in overall which includes the combination of both the lifts.
In weightlifting, two lifts with the help of both the hands must be executed in the sequence mentioned below −
The Snatch
The Clean and the Jerk
For each lift a participant is allowed a maximum of three turns.
Additional Details
WEIGHTLIFTING DEV. PROG. 2019 - 2020
Sports Associations Details
- Registration No - 10
- Registration Year - 1975.05.26
- Gazette No - ගැසට් පත්ර අංක 1990/23 – 2016.10.27
- Duration of the Position - 01
Ø PRESIDENT
Mr. H.P.A.R. Bandara
0714903207
Ø SECRETARY
Mr. G. Nishanthan
No: G S 9 & 10 Racecourse Grand Stand, Racecourse Avenue. Colombo 07.
077 8797285
Ø TREASURE
Mr. A.S.D.N. Anuruddha
0773095537
- List of Affiliated Associations -
- District Association - 03
1. Gall District Weightlifting Association
2. Jaffna District Weightlifting Association
3. Polonnaruwa District Weightlifting Association
- අනු සංගම්/ සමාජ - 54
1. Galle WC
2. Pulathisi WC
3. Mathale WC
4. Niyagama WC
5. Sri Lanka School District Weightlifting Federation
6. Shakthi SC Polgahawela
7. Sourthern Army WC
8. Sri Lanka Navy
9. Guwan SC
10. Ekamuthu WC
11. Sri Lanka Air Force
12. Parakkramabahu WC
13. Univers WC
14. Colombo University
15. Jaffna WC
16. Golds Gym WC
17. Peradeniya University
18. Bandaranayake Pradeshiya Sabawa WC
19. Olympic WC
20. Kalaniya University
21. Kurunagala WC
22. St. Antony ‘s WC
23. Jayawardhanapura University
24. Under the bar WC
25. Jaffna Centralites S.W.C
26. Moratuwa University
27. Kagall University WC
28. Jolleystars WC
29. Ruhunu University
30. Hambanthota WC
31. Johians & WC
32. Rajarata University
33. Pramuka WC
34. KCCC S.C
35. Wayamba University
36. Galgamuwa WC
37. Malayan Sando WC
38. East University
39. Shakthi SC Wadduwa
40. Sri Ram G & WC
41. Y.M.C.A. Kandy
42. Kandy Maha Nagara Sabhawa
43. Nelliyady WC
44. Torrinton WC
45. Hermes SC
46. Parakkramabahu WC
47. Mount Royal SC
48. Wauniya WC
49. Palugasdamana WC
50. Helith Zone FC
51. St.Mary’s S.C
52. Royal WC
53. Sunnise WC
54. Sri Lanka Bodybuilding, Weightlifting and Powerlifting Committee