Qualification System for the Olympic Games LA 2028 has been approved
The Weightlifting Qualification System for the Olympic Games LA 2028 has been approved by the IOC Executive Board, after extensive consultation and collaboration with the IWF.
The sport of Weightlifting will be represented at the upcoming edition of the Olympic Games by 120 lifters (60 men and 60 women), competing in 12 bodyweight categories (six for men and six for women). From this total number, 108 athletes will be selected through quota places (including 96 through a Qualification ranking, and 12 from continental representation), six can be selected as Host Country representatives, and another six will come through Universality quota.
The qualification timeline will run from July 27, 2026 though May 7, 2028 and will include two main qualification periods and events:
Period 1 / 6 events
2026 IWF World Senior Championships
2026 IWF Qualifier I
2027 IWF Qualifier II
2027 Continental Senior Championships (or Continental Senior Games)
2027 IWF Qualifier III
2027 IWF World Senior Championships
Period 2 / 4 events
2027 IWF Qualifier IV
2028 IWF Qualifier V
2028 Continental Senior Championships
2028 IWF World Senior Championships
In order to be eligible for the IWF Olympic Qualification Ranking, lifters must achieve three Total results during Period 1 and two Total results during Period 2
The full details of the Weightlifting Qualification System can be found here