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Athlete in numbers: Sherif Osman
The Egyptian star in search for a fourth Paralympic gold medal at Tokyo 2020
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She Can Lift: Para Powerlifting community celebrates International Women's Day
Sport has seen immense growth in participation since women's event were added to Paralympic Games programme 20 years ago
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Para Powerlifting world shocked by Siamand Rahman death
Two-time Paralympic champion Siamand Rahman of Iran passed away on Sunday (March 1) due to cardiac arrest in his hometown Oshnavieh.
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Zoe Newson looks to share more winning joys with son
Para powerlifter finds new motivation as mother
Hosts Great Britain own the stage in Manchester
Ukraine and Mexico also put some fine performances at second World Cup of the season
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World Para Powerlifting and Kit Us Out announce partnership extension
Athletes will continue to be impacted from lifting suit donations
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Paralympic champions set for Manchester showdown
Second World Cup of the season brings 117 athletes together looking for crucial Tokyo 2020 qualification points
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World Cup calendar for 2020 updated
For the first time four continents stage World Cup as powerlifters get ready for Tokyo Paralympics
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UAE’s Mohammed Khamis Khalaf redefining age in Tokyo 2020 quest
‘It will be just so amazing to stand on top of the Paralympic podium and hear the UAE national anthem once again’
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Brazil, Egypt rule the roost in season opener
Nigerian stars dominate World Cup in front of home fans in Abuja
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Juan Carlos Ortiz Cardenas suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years
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World Para Powerlifting launches Dartfish.TV educational channel
Athletes, coaches and technical officials from the grassroots to high performance level to benefit from new platform
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Nohemi Carabali suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years
Herbert Aceituno: “The gold medal at Lima 2019 was my biggest achievement”
Salvadoran powerlifter recalls memorable performance at 2019 Parapan American Games
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Russia’s Sergei Sychev suspended for life
Powerlifter commits third anti-doping violation within 10 years
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World Para Powerlifting welcomes new educational partner
Agreement with Muscle and Motion to provide resource tools for athletes and coaches
Sergio Munoz suspended for Anti-doping violation
The Costa Rica Powerlifter will be out of action for two years
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Technical officials certified ahead of African Para Games
Educational course in Moroccan capital takes place with support from the German Federal Foreign Office