Change of age and weight categories valid from 2023

During the negotiations of the representatives of the national federations, both WUAP Germany and WUAP-Austria presented proposals for the reorganization of age and weight classes during the AGM in Germany (World Championship).

 Update on October 7, 2022, at 08:00 p.m

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The reason behind the changes is to make the competitions more interesting again and to encourage more competition between athletes. By the way, not only requested by Germany and Austria but also a requirement of many high-performing athletes.

After discussion, the following new age and weight categories were established by unanimous consent:

 

Age categoris:

Teens                   - 16-19 years old

Junior                   - 20-23 years

Open                    - 24 – 39 years

Masters 1             - 40-49 years

Masters 2             - 50-59 years

Masters 3             - 60-69 years

Masters 4             - 70-74 years

Masters 5             - 75 years and above

 

Weight categories:

 

Men                                                   

67,5kg        - up to 67,5 kg              

82,5kg        - 67,51 to 82,5 kg                  

95kg           - 82,51 to 95,0 kg                  

110kg         - 95,01 to 110,0 kg                

125kg         - 110,01 to 125,0 kg

+125 kg      - 125,01 kg and above

 

Women

52kg           - up to 52,0 kg

60kg           - 52,01 to 60,0 kg

67,5kg        - 60,01 to 67,5 kg

82,5kg        - 67.51 to 82.5 kg

+82.5kg      - 82.51kg and over