Weightlifting has been part of the Olympic Games program since 1896. In the sport of weightlifting two lifts are recognised which must be executed in the following sequence: 1. * the snatch 2. * the clean and jerk In the sport of weightlifting, competitions are organised for men and women. The athletes compete in specified bodyweight categories (eight men's and seven women's ) and age groups (Youth: age 13–17 years of age; Junior: 15–20; Senior: over 15 years of age; Masters: over 35).