Weightlifting Quiz:-
Weightlifting is a strength-based sport that involves lifting heavy weights in a controlled manner. It is divided into two competition lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. In the snatch, the athlete lifts the barbell from the ground to overhead in one continuous motion. In the clean and jerk, the barbell is first brought to the shoulders (the clean), then lifted overhead (the jerk) after a brief pause.
Athletes are grouped into weight classes to ensure fair competition, and each competitor has three attempts at each lift. The combined total of their best snatch and clean and jerk is used to determine the winner. Precision, technique, and explosive power are essential to successfully lifting the heavy weights.
Weightlifting is not only a test of physical strength but also of mental focus, as athletes must manage their timing and technique perfectly to avoid disqualification. It has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1896 for men and 2000 for women, making it one of the oldest Olympic sports.
Famous lifters, such as Mirabai Chanu and Karnam Malleswari from India, have popularized the sport and inspired a new generation of athletes. Weightlifting also promotes overall fitness and is frequently used in training programs to improve strength and endurance across various sports.
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Weightlifting Quiz : Questions And Answers:
When were the first World Weightlifting Championships held?
In which year did weightlifting first feature in the modern Olympic Games?
In which year was weightlifting reintroduced to the Olympic Games after being excluded from the 1900, 1908, and 1912 editions?
In which Olympic Games was the women's weightlifting competition first held?
Since which Olympic Games have the two lifts, the snatch and the clean and jerk, been used in weightlifting competitions?
In the snatch, how is the bar lifted?
In the clean and jerk, what are the two stages of the lift?
When was the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) founded?
Where is the headquarters of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) located?
When was the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) established?
Where is the headquarters of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) located?
Who was the first Arjuna Awardee in weightlifting?
What is platform dimension (length, width, height) in weightlifting?
What is the weight of a men's bar in weightlifting?
What is the weight of a women's bar in weightlifting?
How much does each collar weigh for a barbell in weightlifting?
Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal, achieving this milestone in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Games?
Which state does weightlifter Mirabai Chanu hail from?
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