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News - Powerlifting
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Hu breaks 100kg barrier at powerlifting European Open
Turkey's world and Paralympic champion Nazmiye Muratli also retained her European title in Eger, Hungary.
![Eger 2015 watch live](/sites/default/files/images/151111115548983_watch%2Blive.jpg)
Biggest-ever powerlifting Euros to get underway
More than 230 athletes from 44 countries are in Eger, Hungary, to begin the third regional Championships of 2015 which also acts as Paralympic ranking competition.
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Muratli: “I am going to retain my title in Eger”
The world, European and Paralympic champion is full of confidence ahead of the 2015 IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships.
![Powerlifter on a bench, raising a bar](/sites/default/files/images/151117102727836_45%2Blandscape.jpg)
No. 45 Powerlifting raises the bar on development
In 2015 IPC Powerlifting has seen a 45.7 per cent increase in licensed athletes and will have hosted three regional Championships by the end of the year.
Training Tuesdays: Nazmiye Muratli
The Turkish Paralympic champion reveals her training regimen ahead of the IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships from 24-28 November.
![Souhad Ghazouani from France wins gold at the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships](/sites/default/files/images/131115145011582_46%2BGhazouani%2Bat%2BEuros%2B2_0.jpg)
Five lifters to look out for at Eger 2015
The 2015 IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships begin on 24 November and will be the biggest European Championships in history.
![Eger 2015 watch live](/sites/default/files/images/151111115548983_watch%2Blive.jpg)
Schedule, live coverage confirmed for powerlifting Euros
Full livestream available at www.eger2015.org for last and biggest regional Championships of 2015.
![An athlete poses showing his gold medal.](/sites/default/files/images/140509162734367_13686943285_95e129ed9b_b_0.jpg)
Ali Jawad aims for 200kg lift at European Championships
The British standout reveals he did not perform to his potential in Mexico City and hopes to redeem himself at the European Open from 24 November.
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Athletes from three sports gather for weekend showdown
Track and field, swimming and powerlifting athletes will compete at the Third National Stage of Circuit Brazil Caixa Loterias from Friday (6 November) and swimmers in Merido, Mexico.
![Nandor Tunkel](/sites/default/files/images/151105111854301_hungary%2Bpowerlifting_0.jpg)
Hosts announce team for powerlifting European Open
A 10-strong group of athletes will represent Hungary in Eger from 24-28 November.
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What to watch: November 2015
Numerous regional Championships get underway in the final push for Rio 2016 qualification spots, as well as the start of the snow sport season.
![Ali Jawad](/sites/default/files/images/140324115209285_1514534_1454088421478937_695240695_n_0.jpg)
Media accreditation open for Powerlifting European Open Champs
The competition runs 24-28 Novemeber in Eger, Hungary.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – September 2015
The public has until 9 October to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.
![Esther Oyema](/sites/default/files/images/120831200516906_Esther%2BOyema.jpg)
Powerlifting world records set in Brazzaville
Nigeria and Egypt all leave the first Paralympic ranking competition in Africa with world bests.
Powerlifter Adesokan dazzles at All Africa Games
Nigerian sets new world record at the 2015 All African Games.
![Sherif Osman Dubai 2014](/sites/default/files/images/140406194424706_Othman%2Bedit.jpg)
African lifters look to progress on road to Rio 2016
At the first Paralympic ranking competition to take place in the region, nearly 100 athletes from 20 countries will compete for places at the next Paralympic Games.
![Nigeria's Yakubu Adesokan winning gold at London 2012](/sites/default/files/images/131103191054677_150999266.jpg)
Nigerian Adesokan hopes powerlifting will grow in African region
World champion hopes to put in ‘outrageous’ performance at the first Paralympic ranking event to take place in the African region.
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IPC saddened by passing of powerlifting referee Verdonck
IPC Powerlifting referee Verdonck began his involvement with the sport in the 1990s.
![The USA's Jarryd Wallace after breaking the 100m T44 world record at Toronto 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150812035254472_smNSD115.jpg)
Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
![Siamand Rahman Dubai 2014](/sites/default/files/images/140411172145563_Rahman%2Bcrop_0.jpg)
Siamand Rahman named July’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Iranian’s record-breaking lift helped him win this month’s award by a landslide.