Furthermore, many countries had reduced squads, and four were excluded from weightlifting at these Games due to punishments given as a result of high numbers of historic doping offenses.

The total gold medal count was reduced from 15 to 14, with one men's event being eliminated.

[3] *   Host nation (Japan)During the women's +87 competition, Laurel Hubbard made history by becoming the first transgender woman to compete in the Olympics.

[4] Doping in weightlifting was highlighted during the Games due to historic problems in the sport.

Her participation in the women’s heavyweight class sparked controversy over whether natal males have biological advantages in female sport.