The weightlifting event in the Los Angeles Olympics has added two new levels, increasing the number of gold medals to 12.

The International Olympic Committee and the International Weightlifting Federation have announced that for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the weightlifting events will add two new categories, one for men and one for women, without increasing the total number of athletes. The number of gold medals will increase from 10 to 12. The addition of new categories will not extend the original duration of the competition. The International Weightlifting Federation stated that increasing the number of weight categories will make the differences between each category more balanced, thereby minimizing potential impacts on athletes' health and injury risks.