How is a lifter's performance assessed after each attempt?

A lifter's performance is assessed after each attempt based on the decisions recorded by the referees. This evaluation process is critical in powerlifting competitions, where referees are responsible for ensuring that each lift meets the specific technical standards set by the governing body.

The referees scrutinize various aspects of the lift, including whether the lifter adhered to rules regarding technique, equipment, and the overall execution of the lift. Each attempt is given either a 'white light' (successful lift) or a 'red light' (failed lift), which reflects the referees' judgment based on their observations of the lift. The official scorecards they maintain thus provide an accurate and standardized assessment of a lifter's performance after every attempt, ensuring fairness and adherence to competition standards.

Feedback from competitors, online platforms, or informal spectator discussions does not have any official standing in the assessment process and cannot replace the structured evaluations carried out by referees. The decisions made by referees are definitive and integral to the competition's integrity and the lifters' standings.