As the competitors and fans of weightlifting, we want to recapture the right to express ourselves in the sport with pure, true emotion. This includes celebrating victories and accomplishments by slamming, spiking and/or lowering the barbell with momentum after a successful lift in competition.
Neither the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) nor the International Olympic Committee have any such rule addressing the topic. They embrace the growth and passion of the sport. However, USA Weightlifting (USAW) has currently added an addendum to the IWF Technical Rules banning bar spiking or any added momentum to the barbell during competition.
We want this addendum abolished, so that we may compete without fear of being ejected by an addendum that only exists in USA. Let us celebrate!
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