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News - Powerlifting
IPC Powerlifting holds referee’s course in Korea
Fifteen participants passed the national referee’s course ahead of the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Championships.
For injured Perez, powerlifting still a ‘fiesta’
Mexico’s Paralympic champion Amalia Perez is sidelined with an injury this season, but hopes to return to training soon for the Rio 2016 party in three years.
IPC backs Glasgow 2014 para-sport programme
There will be 22 para-sport medal events at Glasgow 2014, compared to a previous high of 15, across five para-sports
Jawad to return for Powerlifting Euros following Chron’s relapse
Great Britain’s Ali Jawad will return to competition for the first time since London 2012 after health problems, and he will also be in a new weight class.
Central American Para Games open on Friday
Around 250 athletes from six countries will compete in San Jose, Costa Rica
IPC reveals Ones to Watch athletes for powerlifting
Six of the world’s best powerlifters have been identified as Ones to Watch for the upcoming season.
WADA alert to all athletes
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) warns "cheats" of GW501516
IPC Powerlifting Euros website launched
The IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships will take place from 22-28 May in Alexin, Russia.
IPC Powerlifting Euros website launched
The IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships will take place from 22-28 May in Alexin, Russia.
Alexin to host 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open Euros
Alexin, Russia will play host to the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships this May.
Nigeria aiming high at Fazaa Powerlifting Championships
After winning six golds at London 2012, Nigeria’s powerlifting stars are back in action this weekend at the Fazaa International Powerlifting Championships.
What to watch: February
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in February.
Newson adjusts to new weight class
British powerlifter Zoe Newson battles with nerves as she competes for the first time since winning bronze at London 2012.
IPC Powerlifting publishes new Rules and Regulations
The new IPC Powerlifting Rules and Regulations were outlined for the road to Rio 2016.
No. 35: Egyptian powerlifter wins battle of giants
When Egypt’s Fatma Omar won the -56kg powerlifting competition in London, she stole the hearts of the crowd and earned herself spot No. 35 in the top 50 moments of 2012.
No 44: Doping Russian athletes thrown out of London 2012
The No. 44 moment in Paralympic sport of 2012 is when the London 2012 Paralympic Games was the first major competition to detect an athlete had been using the Human Growth Hormone using new testing methods.
Georgian Powerlifter Suspended after Anti-Doping Rule Violation at the Paralympic Games
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Georgian Powerlifter Shota Omarashvili has been suspended for two years for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.