A number of the most formidable athletes on Earth are presently competing in Bahrain at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships, and it’s been nothing less than exhilarating! Defending Olympic champions Karlos Nasar, Olivia Reeves, and Rizki Juniansyah stand out among the prominent figures participating in this prestigious event. 1 Several world and Olympic champions will […]
A number of the most formidable athletes on Earth are presently competing in Bahrain at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships, and it’s been nothing less than exhilarating!
Defending Olympic champions Karlos Nasar, Olivia Reeves, and Rizki Juniansyah stand out among the prominent figures participating in this prestigious event.
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Specifically, Reeves is eager to cap off a remarkable season with a world title, having secured an Olympic gold earlier in the year.
However, she will face stiff competition in Bahrain as SIX current world record holders from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including Won Hyon Sim, are in attendance.
On the men’s side, Vietnamese legend Lia Gia Thanh enters the tournament as a leading contender after his victory in the 2023 55kg category.
Italy’s Oscar Reyes, last year’s champion in the 81kg division, and Mir Mostafa Javadi, who ruled the 89kg class, will also be prominent participants.
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Yet, two of the most celebrated figures in the sport, Lasha Talakhadze and Li Faban, regrettably will not be participating.
When is the World Weightlifting Championships 2024?
- The World Weightlifting Championships 2024 commenced on Friday, December 6 and will wrap up on Sunday, December 15.
- Event times vary, with 5:30pm and 8pm being the primary time slots.
- The prestigious tournament is taking place in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.
- More than 500 weightlifters, including numerous world and Olympic champions, will be competing.
What TV channel is the World Weightlifting Championships 2024 on and can it be live streamed?
- All of the Group A finals from the World Weightlifting Championships will be broadcasted LIVE on the Olympic Channel through Olympics.com
- Fans can also watch the proceedings on the official Olympics app for mobile devices.
Is there World Weightlifting Championships 2024 prize money?
No official prize money has been confirmed for the World Weightlifting Championships 2024
However, medals will be granted in the following weight divisions:
Women: 45kg, 49kg, 55kg, 59kg, 64kg, 71kg, 76kg, 81kg, 87kg, +87kg
Men: 55kg, 61kg, 67kg, 73kg, 81kg, 89kg, 96kg, 102kg, 109kg, +109kg
World Weightlifting Championships 2024 schedule and results
Friday, 6 December (Main events)
- 17:30: Men 55kg
- 20:00: Women 45kg
Saturday, 7 December
- 17:30: Women 49kg
- 20:00: Men 61kg
Sunday, 8 December
- 17:30: Men 67kg
- 20:00: Women 55kg
Monday, 9 December
- 17:30 Women 59kg
- 20:00 Men 73kg
Tuesday, 10 December
- 17:30: Men 81kg
- 20:00: Women 64kg
Wednesday, 11 December
- 17:30 Women 71kg
- 20:00 Men 89kg
Thursday, 12 December
- 17:30 Men 96kg
- 20:00 Women 76kg
Friday, 13 December
- 17:30 Women 81kg
- 20:00 Men 102kg
Saturday, 14 December
- 17:30 Men 109kg
- Women 87kg
Sunday, 15 December
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- 15:00 Women +87kg
- 17:70 Men +109kg
“Are we ready to lift our spirits high as these champions go for gold? 💪✨ It’s like a real-life superhero showcase in Bahrain! Who’s your pick for the ultimate weightlifting showdown? 🏋️♂️🏅”