What occurs if the bar is misloaded unevenly (with one side heavier)?

When the bar is misloaded unevenly, the protocol is for the lifter to have the opportunity to complete the lift under the condition that the misloaded weight rounds down. This means that if the bar weighs more on one side, the lifter can still attempt the lift, but the effective weight they compete with will be considered as the rounded down figure of what was initially loaded on the bar.

This approach acknowledges the situation that occurred while also allowing the athlete to proceed without completely invalidating their attempt. It's important for competitions to maintain fairness while also being respectful of the athlete’s efforts. In scenarios where uneven loading occurs, providing the chance to lift helps to limit disruption in the competition flow and accommodates the lifter's readiness to perform, even if there was a mistake in weight loading.

The other choices suggest actions that either prematurely invalidate the lift or impose additional burdens on the lifter, which would not align with the standard procedures designed to support athletes in competitive settings.