4 OUTFIT OF THE COMPETITORS 4.1 COSTUME 4.1.1 Competitors must wear clothing which is clean, designed and worn so as to comply with the following criteria: The costume: • may be one-piece or two pieces but must cover the trunk of the competitor; • must be close fitting; • must be collar-less; • may be of any colour; • must not cover the elbows; • must not cover the knees. 4.1.2 a) A T-shirt may be worn under the costume. The sleeves must not cover the elbows. This shirt must be collar-less. b) Close fitting leotard / cycling trunks may be worn under or over the costume. They must not cover the knees. 4.1.3 A T-shirt and trunks may not be worn instead of the costume. 4.1.4 At competitions, the athletes participate in the uniform clothing issued / approved by their Federation. For this purpose, the Victory Ceremony is considered part of the competition. 4.1.5 Socks may be worn, but they must not go higher than below the knees and must not cover any bandages on forbidden areas. 4.2 WEIGHTLIFTING FOOTWEAR 4.2.1 The competitors must wear sport footwear (called weightlifting shoes / boots) to protect their feet and give them stability and a firm stance on the competition platform. 4.2.2 Weightlifting footwear must be made in such a way that they do not give the athlete an unfair advantage or additional support other than what is specified in 4.2.1. 4.2.3 A strap over the instep is permitted. 4.2.4 The part of the footwear that covers the heel may be reinforced. 4.2.5 The maximum height permitted on the upper part of the footwear, measured from the top of the sole, is 130 mm. 4.2.6 The sole must not extend from the footwear by more than 5 mm at any point. 4.2.7 The footwear may be made of any material or combination of materials. 4.2.8 There is no minimum or maximum height of the soles. 4.2.9 There are no restrictions in regards of the shape of the footwear. 4.3 BELT 4.3.1 The maximum width of the belt may not exceed 120 mm. 4.3.2 No belt may be worn under the competitors costume. 4.4 BANDAGES, TAPES AND PLASTERS 4.4.1 Bandages, tapes or plasters may be worn on the wrists, the knees and the hands. Tape or plasters may be worn on the fingers or the thumbs. 4.4.2 The bandages may be made of gauze, medical crepe or leather. A one-piece elastic bandage or rubberised kneecap, which allows free movement, may be worn over the knees. This latter piece of equipment cannot be reinforced in any way. 4.4.3 On the wrists, the bandages must not cover more than 100 mm of skin. 4.4.4 On the knees, the bandages must not cover more than 300 mm of skin. 4.4.5 There is no limit to the length of the bandages. 4.4.6 The use of plasters or bandages on both the inner and outer surface of the hands is allowed. These plasters tapes or bandages may be attached to the wrist but not to the bar. 4.4.7 Plasters on the fingers are allowed but must not protrude in front of the fingertips. 4.4.8 In order to protect the palm of the hands, wearing special fingerless gloves is allowed e.g. gymnastic palm guards, cycling gloves. These gloves may cover only the first phalanx of the fingers. If plasters are worn on the fingers, there has to be a visible separation between the plasters and the glove. 4.4.9 No bandages or substitutes are allowed on the following parts of the body: a) the elbows b) the trunk c) the thighs d) the shins e) the arms NOTE: In the event of an injury, the doctor on duty may apply plasters on any bleeding part of the body. 4.4.10 Only one type of bandage may be worn or authorised on any part of the body. 4.4.11 There has to be a visible separation between the costume and the bandage(s). 4.5 On each piece of equipment of the weightlifters outfit, the IWF allows the identification of the manufacturer and/or their sponsor (in accordance with ByLaw 1.4). At Olympic Games, the IOC rules prevail.
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