Why is it that weightlifting gets such little exposure as a sport?

Question

considering the fact that just about every competitive athlete does some form of weight training and there are 3 main weight lifting disciplines. those are Olympic lifting, powerlifting, and bodybuilding.

Answer 1

i was wondering that myself. i would so much rather watch weightlifting than...let's say...the world cup soccer crap. (no offense to those who like it)

it does play such a HUGE roll in every sport.

well, at least there is the bodybuilding shows and the strong man competitions.

Answer 2

I don't consider it a sport, its at best an athletic event