National Team
At the end of each calendar year, MPA applies for funding through SportMalta to send athletes to European and International events, namely but not limited to:
- Worlds Classic Open Championship
- Worlds Classic Sub-Juniors and Juniors Championship
- European Classic Open Championship
- European Classic Sub-Juniors and Juniors Championship
- Western European Championship
- European Classic Masters Championship
MPA has 3 main National Teams:
- Sub-Juniors and Juniors Team
- Open Team
- Masters Team
In order to qualify for one of the teams:
- One must take part in at least 2 local competitions
- Have enough qualifying points in the last 12 months
Category | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
Sub-Juniors | 70 IPF GL Points | 80 IPF GL Points |
Juniors | 75 IPF GL Points | 85 IPF GL Points |
Open | 80 IPF GL Points | 90 IPF GL Points |
Masters I | 75 IPF GL Points | 85 IPF GL Points |
*Please note that Masters II athletes and above do not have a qualifying points requirement. There are also no qualifying point requirements for Bench-Only Competitions.
Furthermore, the athlete:
- Must volunteer at least in one event yearly during a local competition
- Must hold a valid MPA membership
- Can not attend an international event in a different weight class than the one where the nominated total is held
- Must adhere to the Code of Conduct of the MPA
- Respect and follow the Anti-Doping Policy
The above criteria are at the discretion of the committee and can be changed when deemed fit. Any change will be notified during an AGM or EGM.
Clarifications on Ranking and Tie Situations
To ensure consistency and fairness, the following rules apply:
1. Same Weight Class - Different Totals
If two athletes qualify in the same weight class, selection is based on total kilograms lifted, not GL points. The athlete with the higher total takes precedence.
2. Same Weight Class - Same Total
If two athletes in the same weight class achieve the same total, priority is given to the athlete with the lighter body weight. if two (or more) athletes weigh the same and achieved the same total, then the athlete who achieved the total first - even in an earlier competition but within the last 12 months before the start date of the international competition that an athlete wishes to qualify for - takes precedence. Ranking is then made accordingly.
3. Team selection for 2nd Lifter in the Same Category
The first round of selection will choose the first ranked lifter from each weight category, with respect to the highest total. When choosing the second lifter from respective weight categories, the athletes with the highest points across all categories will take preference until all slots are filled.