ANNEXURE-1

Performance Assessment Metrics, Talent Assessment, OPA Eligibility & Weeding

Out/Retention for Weightlifting

Protocol of Weightlifting is bifurcated into four parts which is mentioned below:-

1. Talent Identification
2. Performance Benchmark Process
3. Assessment Camp
4. Age Verification Test

1. Talent Identification
Competitions to be considered for talent identification:-
1. National Championship (Senior)
2. National Championship (Youth and Junior)
3. Khelo India Games (Youth & University)
4. School Games (SGFI)
5. University Games (AIU)
6. State Level Competition of Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra
7. Zonal Competition (TBD)
2. Performance Benchmark Process

a) Performance Analysis
The purpose of this segment is to devise a standard system to assess and analyze the progress of
a Weightlifter across three age groups: Youth (13-17Yrs), Junior (15-20Yrs) and senior (20+Yrs).

b) Minimum Criteria for Retention of Khelo India and NCOE Athletes (Men and Women) in the
Protocol The details of the criteria are as follows:

Criteria For Minimum Grade

Induction of KIA/NCOE Athletes X

Retention of KIA/NCOE A

The following protocol for creating benchmark of grade lift:

c) Performance Benchmarks
Considering results of major events, the results included are as follows:

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 1. Up to 1 most recent Olympic Games with current weight categories
2. Up to 2 most recent World Championship with current weight categories
3. Up to 2 most recent Asian Championship with current weight categories

The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th position performances are considered from these competitions. The average
of 2 best lifts for each position from the data points above is considered as position-wise benchmark for
the weight category.

For each position benchmark standard is calculated as an Average of the all 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 8th
positioned lifts are taken to create a Global Performance Standards (Annexure -2).

* New Weight Categories would be considered for benchmarking as per change in the regulations
by IWLF

d) Derivation of Age Specific Progression Standards

The 3rd and 8th position lift of each weight category of each age group (Youth, Junior and Senior)
is set as benchmark. 2 deviations “Deviation A” and “Deviation B” are taken:

• Deviation B = Standard Deviation of 3rd and 8th position across all age group.
• Deviation A = 50% of Deviation B

The Progression time of Youth, Junior and Senior age groups are divided into 6 progression
times (I-VI) which are as follows:

• I (bronze medal benchmark lift for Senior)

• II (8th position benchmark lift for Senior)
• III (bronze medal benchmark lift for Junior)
• IV (8th position benchmark lift for Junior)
• V (bronze medal benchmark lift for Youth)
• VI (8th position benchmark lift for Junior)

e) Estimation of Discipline Specific High-Performance Age

• Results of 2 latest Sr. World Championships (long course) and 1 latest Continental
Championship is considered.
• Age of all medallists in all weight categories, as on year of their win, from the 6 competitions
is recorded.

High-Performance Age of medalist for all the weight categories is estimated as follows:

• Birth year of all medallists from World and Continental Championship was considered and
age of medallists as on medal winning year was calculated.
• The ages were sorted weight wise and outliers are removed to arrive at an estimate age range
for high performance age for the Weightlifting discipline.

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f) Analysis and Grading Indian Weightlifters Performances

The Weightlifters are graded and categorized as per the below grades and qualification
benchmarks derived from the above-mentioned process:

Grades Remarks Point System

AAAA High Chance of Medal 3rd Position

AAA Medium Chance of Medal Average of 3rd and 8th Position

AA Qualifying for top 8 8th Position

A High Chance to Qualify 8th Position minus Deviation A

X Medium Chance to qualify 8th Position minus Deviation B

No No chance to qualify --

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 • Athletes graded as X, A or AA can likely be inducted into NCOE/ Khelo India Schemes.
• Retention of KIA/NCOE Athletes will be done if they achieve a minimum grade A.
• Athletes graded as AAA and AAAA can likely be inducted into the TOPS Scheme.
• The benchmarking evaluation metrics is detailed at ANNEXURE-2.

3. Assessment Camp
i. Technical and Scientific Assessment
Following physical, motor-ability & skill-based performance and Sports Science tests as part of
technical and scientific assessment would be conducted on Weightlifters to assess their physical
growth and fitness.
Test and Performance Matrix

Tests Frequency Measurement

Physical and Fitness Test
Height (standing height and sitting Twice a year (CM)
height)
Arm Span Twice a year (CM)
Length of Hands Twice a year (CM)
Standing Vertical Jump
Twice a year (CM)
(Single and Both Legs)
20 meters sprint Twice a year (Seconds)
5 kg Medicine Ball Throw (Males) Twice a year (Meters)
3 kg Medicine Ball Throw (Females)
Shoulder Flexibility Test Twice a year (CM)
Standing Press Twice a year Count (Number)
Dips Twice a year Count (Number)
Chin Ups (Overhand Grip) Twice a year Count (Number)
Back Squat Twice a year (KG) Maximum Weight
Dead Lift (Categorize as weight as given
Twice a year (KG) Maximum Weight
in procedures)
Competitive Lifting Test Twice a year (KG) Maximum Weight

ii. Sports Science Evaluation

Frequency: Twice a Year (Half Yearly)

S.NO. TEST NAME (Physiological) UNITS Frequency

I Resting heart rate Beats per minute Twice a year
II Blood lactate (mM/L) Twice a year
III Maximum anaerobic capacity Twice a year
(Wingate Test or RAST) (Watt/kg)

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 IV Heart rate at 1watt/kg work load Beats per minute Twice a year
(Exercise duration 2 minute) and
Heart rate at 2 watt/kg work load
(Exercise duration 2 minute)
V Back Hamstring Kg Twice a year
VI Leg Strength Kg Twice a year
VII Hand grip Strength Kg Twice a year
VIII Upper Body And Trunk Cm Twice a year
IX Lower Back Cm Twice a year
S.NO. TEST NAME (Biochemical) UNITS Frequency
I Complete Haemogram
a Haemoglobin g/dL Twice a year
b Packed Cell Volume % Twice a year
c RBC Count mill/mm3 Twice a year
d MCV fL Twice a year
e MCH Pg Twice a year
f MCHC g/dL Twice a year
g Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) % Twice a year
h Total Leukocyte count (TLC) thou/mm3 Twice a year
i Differential Leukocyte Count
j Segmented Neutrophils % Twice a year
k Lymphocytes % Twice a year
l Monocytes % Twice a year
m Eosinophils % Twice a year
n Basophils % Twice a year
o Absolute Leukocyte count
p Neutrophils thou/mm3 Twice a year
q Lymphocytes thou/mm3 Twice a year
r Monocytes thou/mm3 Twice a year
s Eosinophils thou/mm3 Twice a year
t Basophils thou/mm3 Twice a year
u Platelet Count thou/mm3 Twice a year
II Iron Profile
a Serum Iron µg/dL Assessment
b Ferritin ng/mL Required Twice in
c Unbound Iron Binding Capacity μg/dL a Year only for
d Total Iron Binding Capacity μg/dL athletes with
e Transferrin Saturation % Anemia/ low
hemoglobin
III Muscle Markers
a Creatine Kinase U/L Special evaluation
b Lactate dehydrogenase U/L parameter. These
parameters can be
assessed only
after considering
the sports-specific
training protocol
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IV Urea mg/dL Twice a year
a Blood Urea Nitrogen mg/dL Twice a year
b Creatinine mg/dL Twice a year
c Uric Acid mg/dL Twice a year
V Testosterone/Cortisol
a Testosterone ug/dL Special evaluation
b Cortisol ug/dL parameter
c Free Testosterone Pg/mL These parameters
d Free Testosterone/ Cortisol Ratio can be assessed
only after
considering the
sports-specific
training protocol
VI Vitamins

a 25 (OH) Vitamin D ng/mL Twice a year

VII Lipid Profile
a Total cholesterol mg/dL Twice a year
b Triglycerides mg/dL Twice a year
c HDL- cholesterol mg/dL Twice a year
d LDL-cholesterol mg/dL Twice a year
e VLDL- Cholesterol mg/dL Twice a year
VIII Urinalysis
a Glucose Twice a year
b Protein Twice a year
c pH Twice a year
d Specific Gravity Conventional Units Twice a year
e Bilirubin Twice a year
f Urobilinogen Twice a year
h Blood Twice a year
i Leukocytes Twice a year
IX Minerals
a Calcium mg/dL Twice a year
b Phosphate mg/dL Twice a year
c Magnesium mg/dL Twice a year
S.NO. TEST NAME UNITS Frequency
(Anthropometrical)
I Body Composition Analysis PDF Document Upload Twice a year
Option
a Height Cm Twice a year
b Weight Kg Twice a year
c Body Mass Index kg.m-2 Twice a year
d Sitting Height Cm Twice a year
e Arm Span Cm Twice a year
f Waist Hip Ratio waist(cm)/ hip(cm) *score Twice a year
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 g Segmental analysis for muscle mm (milimetre) Twice a year
and fat areas
S.NO. TEST NAME (Psychology) UNITS Frequency

I Mental Toughness (Psychological

Performance Inventory)

a Self Confidence Score Twice a year

b Negative Energy Control Score Twice a year

c Attention Control Score Twice a year

d Visualization and Imaginary Score Twice a year

e Motivation Level Score Twice a year
f Positive Energy Control Score Twice a year
g Attitude Control Score Twice a year
II CSAI – II ( Competitive State Score Twice a year
Anxiety Inventory)

III Balance - Static (Vienna Test Percentile Twice a year

System)
S.NO. TEST NAME (Nutrition) UNITS Frequency
I Macronutrient Intake
a Energy KJ/d Twice a year
b Carbohydrate g/d Twice a year
c Protein g/d Twice a year
d Fat g/d Twice a year
II Micronutrient Intake
a Iron mg/d Twice a year
b Calcium mg/d Twice a year
c Potassium mg/d Twice a year
d Selenium mg/d Twice a year
e Sodium mg/d Twice a year
f Manganese mg/d Twice a year
g Retinol µg/d Twice a year
h β carotene µg/d Twice a year
i Thiamine mg/d Twice a year
j Riboflavin mg/d Twice a year
h Total Folates µg/d Twice a year
i Vitamin B12 µg/d Twice a year
j Total Ascorbic Acid mg/d Twice a year
k Total Vitamin D µg/d Twice a year
III Hydration
a Total Body Water % Twice a year
b Extra Cellular Water % Twice a year
c Intra Cellular Water % Twice a year
d Hydration % Twice a year
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 e Total Fluid Intake L Twice a year
IV Energy availability and dietary Number (Range) Twice a year
intake, food frequency
V Energy cost for physical activity and
Total energy expenditure
a RMR Kcal/d Twice a year
b Non Exercise Energy Expenditure kcal per hour & number of Twice a year
hours
c Exercise Energy Expenditure kcal per hour & number of Twice a year
hours
d Sleep Number of Hours Twice a year
S.NO. TEST NAME (Biomechanics) UNITS Frequency
I Force Measurement with force mm, kN, Hz & kg Twice a year
platform
II Speed and agility measurement Minutes and Seconds Twice a year
through electronic gates
III Video Analysis to see the barbell - -
trajectory

4. Age Verification Test

Potential athlete recommended by TIDC will be selected for the NCoE & Khelo India Academies
subjected to the Age Verification Test which will be organized & verified by Human Performance
Lab (SAI).

Weightage of Assessment Heads for Evaluation of Weightlifters

Youth Junior Senior

Type of Assessment (13-17 Years) (15-20 Years) (20+Yrs)

Performance Assessment 20% 40% 60%

Scientific Assessment 40% 30% 20%
Technical Assessment 40% 30% 20%

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 Men's
Youth (13-17 yrs) Jr (15-20 yrs) Sr. (20yrs+)
Weight TOPS NCOE/KI TOPS NCOE/KI TOPS NCOE
Category AAAA AAA AA A X AAAA AAA AA A X AAAA AAA AA A X
(Mhigh) (Mmed) (Q) (Qhigh) (Qmed) (Mhigh) (Mmed) (Q) (Qhigh) (Qmed) (Mhigh) (Mmed) (Q) (Qhigh) (Qmed)
49 193 172 151 140 129 - - - - - - - - - -
55 228 219 211 200 189 245 222 200 189 178 260 250 240 229 218
61 261 249 237 228 220 270 261 251 242 234 295 287 280 271 263
67 272 259 247 237 227 308 296 285 275 265 323 314 305 295 285
73 289 272 256 244 233 324 311 298 286 275 343 337 331 319 308
81 310 290 271 259 247 329 320 311 299 287 364 356 348 336 324
89 313 298 284 271 258 347 335 324 311 298 376 367 358 345 332
96 313 305 296 280 265 354 339 324 308 293 389 379 369 353 338
102 318 301 283 268 254 356 341 325 310 296 390 377 365 350 336
102+ 318 303 289 274 260 - - - - - - - - - -
109 - - - - - 371 345 318 298 278 416 399 382 362 342
109+ - - - - - 384 354 324 296 268 455 436 418 390 362
Women's
Youth (13-17 yrs) Jr (15-20 yrs) Sr. (20yrs+)
Weight TOPS NCOE/KI TOPS NCOE/KI TOPS NCOE
Category AAAA AAA AA A X AAAA AAA AA A X AAAA AAA AA A X
(Mhigh) (Mmed) (Q) (Qhigh) (Qmed) (Mhigh) (Mmed) (Q) (Qhigh) (Qmed) (Mhigh) (Mmed) (Q) (Qhigh) (Qmed)
40 125 113 100 90 81 - - - - - - - - - -
45 155 145 135 125 116 154 136 118 108 99 170 160 151 141 132
49 165 155 146 136 127 168 159 150 140 131 202 191 181 171 162
55 174 168 162 154 146 191 184 177 169 161 213 204 194 186 178
59 187 178 170 162 154 196 192 189 181 173 225 217 210 202 194
64 193 186 178 170 163 211 201 191 183 176 227 221 215 207 200
71 197 189 182 172 162 222 212 202 192 182 242 238 235 225 215
76 202 192 182 172 162 224 209 194 184 174 245 234 224 214 204
81 214 198 182 172 163 220 209 199 189 180 250 239 228 218 209
81+ 216 201 187 177 168 - - - - - - - - - -
87 - - - - - 215 198 181 166 151 252 242 233 218 203
87+ - - - - - 239 219 200 182 165 284 271 257 239 222