The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has announced plans to kick-start the implementation of the new bodyweight categories at the 9th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State.
According to the statement signed by the Federation’s Media Officer, Amaechi Agbo, instructed all coaches and State Associations to ensure that their athelets enlisted for the NYG complies to the new bodyweight categories, which was approved by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF).
The NYG which will commence from 29th August through 6th September will feature over 30 sporting events including Weightlifting.
A total of six bodyweight categories comprising three each for men which are; 56kg, 60kg and 65kg. and also three for the women, which includes; 44kg, 48kg and 53kg.
