The 57-60Kg (Lightweight)-Men took place for the first time in the year of 1904. It is fought between contenders having a weight of 57 Kg to the maximum of 60 Kg. The 57-60Kg (Lightweight)-Men at 2008 Beijing Summer Games is going to be a grand event because of participation of some star performers.
The 57-60Kg (Lightweight)-Men of Summer Olympics 2008 is scheduled to be held between 9th to 24th August at the well-known Workers' Indoor Arena in Chaoyang District of Beijing City. AIBA approved judges and referee will judge the whole event. The winner will be given away gold medal and the loosing finalist will receive a silver medal. The loosing semi-finalists will receive a bronze medal each.
People from various countries have been a part of the 57-60Kg (Lightweight)-Men at the Summer Games. Some of the famous personalities from this field are as follows:
Harry Spanger from United States
Hans Nielsen of Denmark
Aureliano Bolognesi of Italy
Angel Herrera of Cuba
Andreas Zulow of East Germany
Jozef Grudzien of Poland and many more.
Large scale preparations are being made by the organizers to make this event a successful one.