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The Iron Games Weightlifting

• That nobody but the lifter handles the barbell
during the execution of a lift.
• That only the lifter or the loaders move the barbell
to a new position on the platform. It is forbidden for
a coach to move, adjust or clean the barbell. If the
lifter moves the barbell to a position where the view
of the Referee is impaired, the Referees concerned
may move to a position where the lift can be
observed correctly. After, the Referees return to
their place to give the signal and the decision.
• That Rule 6.5.7 is enforced.
7.5.17 The Referees must indicate their judgment of the
lift by giving signals. “Good lift” - white light; “No lift” -
red light. A lift is “Good lift” with two or three white
lights; a lift is “No lift” with two or three red lights.
7.5.18 When there is a breakdown of the Electronic
Referee Light System or at competitions where it is not
available, the Centre Referee gives the signal to replace
the barbell on the platform at the conclusion of each lift,
as soon as the lifter becomes motionless in all parts of
the body and has both feet on the same line. This signal
must be both audible and visible, i.e. the Centre Referee
must say “Down” and at the same time motion
downwards with the arm.
7.5.19 In the event of a failure of the electronic system
and in competitions where no Electronic Referee Light
System is available, small red and white flags can
substitute the lights. The Referees announce their
decision by raising the appropriate flag.
7.5.20 When the Electronic Referee Light System is not
being used, should one of the Side Referees see a
serious fault during the execution of a lift, he or she
raises an arm to call attention to the fault. If there is
agreement from the other Side Referee or from the
Centre Referee, this constitutes a majority opinion and
the Centre Referee stops the lift and signals to the lifter
to lower the barbell to the platform.

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