Alexin 2013 Media Centre
News - Powerlifting
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Glasgow 2014 marks 100 days to Commonwealth Games
The next Commonwealth Games will include more medals and sports for para-sport than ever before.
![Siamand Rahman Dubai 2014](/sites/default/files/images/140411172145563_Rahman%2Bcrop_0.jpg)
Rahman proves he is world's strongest Paralympian
Iran's Siamand Rahman has beaten world record holding team mate Mansour Pourmirzaei in the men's +107kg in a sensational conclusion to the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
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Obiji and Mahmoud to face-off for first time in over a year
Nigerian Loveline Obiji and Egypt’s Randa Mahmoud will renew their rivalry in the women’s -86kg at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships, as their teams jostle for position on the medals table once again at a major international competition.
![Mutaz Zakria Aljuneidi Dubai 2014](/sites/default/files/images/140409181946389_OAG04944_0.jpg)
Paralympic champions toppled at powerlifting worlds
Jordan's Mutaz Zakria Aljuneidi and Nigerian Ijeoma Iherobiem claim world titles on day five of the IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.
Omar comes out on top in battle of champions
Egypt's Fatma Omar beats Mexican Amalia Perez as records are broken across all competitions on day four of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.
![Sherif Osman Dubai 2014](/sites/default/files/images/140406194424706_Othman%2Bedit.jpg)
Othman breaks record four times on way to title
Egypt’s Sherif Othman put in an incredible performance on the way to becoming world champion on day two of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Dubai, UAE.
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Turkey’s Muslu makes history at powerlifting worlds
Nazmiye Muslu made history one day one of the powerlifting world championships by becoming the first woman in the -41kg category to lift more than 100kg and Paralympic champion Nigerian Yakubu Adesokan wins the men’s -49kg title.
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Othman aiming to punch above his weight
Egyptian powerlifter Sherif Othman has vowed that he will complete the same lifts as when he competed in a higher weight category, and believes he can set the bar incredibly high at the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
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Biggest ever powerlifting worlds set to begin
Around 360 lifters from over 60 countries, more athletes than at London 2012, have arrived in Dubai, UAE, and are preparing for the start of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
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Dubai 2014: Men’s +107kg at a glance
Here is a brief preview of the fourth of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
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Japanese powerlifters have one eye on Tokyo 2020
A delegation of eight powerlifters are in Dubai for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships, looking to show their potential for development ahead of their home Paralympic Games in 2020.
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Dubai 2014: Women’s -61kg at a glance
Here is a quick look at the third of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
Dubai 2014: Women’s -41kg at a glance
Take a brief look at the second of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
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IPC Powerlifting Worlds to be shown live
The biggest ever IPC Powerlifting World Championships will be live streamed from 5-11 April on Paralympic.org.
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What to watch: April 2014
Summer para-sports are set to heat up again, with big events approaching in athletics, cycling, powerlifting and archery.
Dubai 2014: Men’s -54kg at a glance
Take a brief look at the first of five events being highlighted ahead of the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.
![Souhad Ghazouani](/sites/default/files/images/130525144624186_France_0.jpg)
Biggest women’s powerlifting pushes of 2013
With just under one week to go until the biggest IPC Powerlifting World Championships in history, the second of a two part guide featuring the biggest male and female lifts of 2013 could indicate some faces to watch from 5-11 April.
![Iran's Mansour Pourmirzaei](/sites/default/files/images/170202144321221_Mansour-Pourmirzaei%2B.jpg)
Biggest men’s powerlifting pushes of 2013
With just one week to go until the biggest IPC Powerlifting World Championships in history, the first of a two part guide featuring the biggest male and female lifts of 2013 include some faces to watch from 5-11 April.
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Para-South American Games to open in Santiago
More than 600 athletes will compete for medals in seven sports in South America.
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Ali Jawad: Stuck on an island with Paralympians
Leading up to the IPC Powerlifting World Championships, the British lifter highlights five of his favourite Paralympians.