GewichtsKategorie

GewichtsKategorie is a term often encountered in sports, particularly in combat sports like boxing, wrestling, and martial arts, as well as in weightlifting. It refers to a standardized range of body weight within which competitors must fall to participate in a specific event or match. The purpose of weight categories is to ensure fair competition by matching athletes of similar physical size and strength.

These categories are established by governing bodies for each sport and are typically defined by upper weight limits. For example, a "lightweight" category might be defined as up to 70 kilograms. Athletes are weighed before a competition, and if they exceed the limit for their intended category, they may be disqualified or forced to compete in a heavier category.

The specific names and weight ranges for GewichtsKategorien can vary significantly between different sports and organizations. Some sports may have numerous finely divided categories, while others might have fewer, broader ones. The establishment of these categories aims to prevent larger, heavier athletes from having an unfair advantage over smaller, lighter ones. This promotes a more balanced and strategic level of competition.