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
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