
Weightlifting
Sport Specificity
Recognize that 'weightlifting' refers to a competitive sport, not general weight training.

He won a gold medal in weightlifting at the state championship.
Formal Contexts
'Weightlifting' can be used in formal contexts when discussing the sport or referencing athletes.

The weightlifting competition at the Olympics drew a global audience.
Gender Neutral
The term 'weightlifting' is gender-neutral and applies to both male and female athletes.

The weightlifting team includes both women and men.
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