Under what circumstances can the Jury overturn a decision made by referees?

The ability of the Jury to overturn a decision made by referees is primarily based on maintaining the integrity and fairness of the competition. The correct answer highlights that the Jury can intervene when there is a blatant or obvious mistake by the referees. This ensures that the overall judging process is consistent and that fundamental errors, which may affect the outcome of a lift or a competition, can be rectified.

A blatant or obvious mistake might involve miscalculating the weight lifted, improperly assessing the legality of a lift, or failing to apply the rules correctly. In such cases, it is essential for the Jury to have the authority to step in and amend these decisions, reinforcing the fairness of the competition for all lifters.

The other contexts suggest situations that do not necessarily indicate an error on the part of the referees. Disagreements among referees may arise due to differing interpretations of a specific lift or rule application, but this alone does not warrant overturning a decision unless a clear mistake can be identified. A lifter's request for a review does not automatically lead to an overturned decision; it must be substantiated by evidence of an error. Similarly, achieving a personal record by a lifter is unrelated to the referees' judgment and does not provide