Question

why do gymnasts or weightfilters apply a white coarse powder before their events?Explain...​

Answer 1

Answer:

Weightlifter generally dust their hands by chalk powder to absorb sweat and improve their grip strength by increasing friction between the hands and the rod. The type of chalk powder used by weightlifters is called magnesium carbonate, a white solid that occurs in nature as a mineral

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Gymnasts apply the coarse substance on their hands to increase friction for a better grip. The coarse substance is chalk powder. The powder increases the friction between the bar and the gymnast's hands. It also absorbs sweat from the hands and keeps it dry for a better grip.