Video is used in weightlifting to determine correct versus incorrect form and motion and to recommend improved skills and performance. Video Playback within IWFThe International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) uses Dartfish video technology during the international competition to clarify controversial decisions, as well as to undertake medical and coaching research. Last March, the IWC’s Technical Committee Members had already tested Dartfish Video Playback Technology, during the Youth World Championships in Las Vegas. It was the first occasion to record and archive the lifts of athletes. The VPT (Video Playback Technology) or VR (Video Replay) is a system using video technology to review the Referees’ or Jury’s decision if challenged or in case of disagreement within the Jury. Indeed, when the decision of the majority of the Jury members, differs from that of the Referees’ decisions, the Jury may review the Referees’ decision and/or Jury’s own decision by way of VPT. Since 2019, at…
