What signifies a passed lift during competition?

In powerlifting competitions, a lift is considered successful and passed when it receives two or more white lights from the referees. This system relies on the referee's signals after observing the lift to provide their assessments based on the performance relative to the rules. A white light indicates that a referee has deemed the lift to be successful while a red light signifies a failure based on various aspects, such as improper technique, depth, or other rule breaches.

Achieving at least two white lights means that the majority of referees agree the lift meets the standard, ensuring a fair assessment. This standard promotes consistency and integrity in the competition, confirming that the lift met the required criteria set by the International Powerlifting Federation. In contrast, one white light alone does not meet the required majority and therefore does not guarantee a successful lift.