[8][9] Weightlifters from Russia and Belarus did not compete after a ban as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

[10][11] North Korea also did not compete after the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) tightened its rules on anti-doping controls.

[10] The IWF considered using two platforms instead of one at the competition but the venue proved to be unsuitable.

[10][12] During the competition, an increase in the number of no lift results was attributed by competitors and staff to the city's altitude above sea level with weightlifters experiencing difficulty in taking in enough oxygen.

[13] Ranking by Big (Total result) medals *   Host nation (Colombia)Ranking by all medals: Big (Total result) and Small (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) *   Host nation (Colombia) A total of 537 competitors from 93 nations participated.