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Dubai 2014 Media Centre
News - Powerlifting
Latest Testing Methods Result in Suspension of Two Russian Powerlifters for Anti-Doping
New testing methods have resulted in two Russian Powerlifters receiving two year suspensions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
Rahman delivers golden performance
Iranian powerlifter sets new Paralympic mark to clinch gold medal.
Rahman ready to make history
Siamand Rahman wants to break his own world record and create history by lifting over 300kg in the men’s +100kg category.
Egypt, Nigeria and Iran power their way to glory
On the final day of powerlifting at London 2012, Asian and African nations showed their dominance once again.
Majid Farzin storms to powerlifting gold
Loveline Obiji and Hany Abdelhady also top the podium at the ExCeL.
Competition set to be fierce at powerlifting on Day 6
In the men’s -90kg category, Egypt’s Hany Abdelhady, China’s Cai Huichao and Nigeria’s Abdulazeez Ibrahim all qualified within a margin of each other.
Powerhouses of powerlifting
China, Egypt, Iran and Nigeria will all be the favourites in powerlifting on Day 5.
Powerlifting continues on Day 4
The powerlifting events resume at the ExCeL on Sunday (2 September), with three medals due to be decided in the women’s -56kg, men’s -67.50kg and women’s -60kg categories respectively.
Fatma Omar sets new Paralympic and world records
Egpytian powerlifter claims fourth consecutive Paralympic gold medal
Powerlifters continue to push the limits on Day 3
Esther Oyema, Tamara Podpalnaya and Nader Moradi among the contenders.
Three medals up for grabs at the ExCeL Arena on Day 2
Egypt's Sherif Othman among the favourites on the second day of powerlifting.
Sherif Othman retains his Paralympic Games title
Egyptian powerlifter lifts 197kg in men's 56kg category.
Powerlifters set to raise the bar
The first day of powerlifting competitions starts with a line-up of champions.
Records smashed on tremendous first day of powerlifting
Yakubu Adesokan and Nazmiye Muslu set new world records
New Websites Launched for Four IPC Summer Sports
Ahead of London 2012, the IPC has launched new-look websites for four sports it acts as the international federation for – IPC Athletics, IPC Powerlifting, IPC Shooting and IPC Swimming.
London 2012 Powerlifting: What to Watch
With seven days of Powerlifting events at the London 2012 competition, here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.
Turkey’s Powerlifters Ready to Step Up to Podium
After coming away from Beijing without any Powerlifting medals, the Turkish team have stepped up their game and are expecting world records, as well as medals.
Rahman Targets Gold Over Records in London
Iran's Siamand Rahman, who can lift the equivalent of two baby elephants, has set his priorities for London 2012.
Powerlifting: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Powerlifting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.