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No. 5 World’s strongest Paralympian raises bar higher
Iranian powerlifter Siamand Rahman delivered fans with the lift they had been waiting for, and went even further.
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Para sport education programmes held in the Americas
A total of 43 participants from 10 Latin American countries attended a Para powerlifting referee course and two Para athletics technical officials programmes.
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Interview with a champion: Greece’s Pavlos Mamalos
The new Paralympic gold medallist reflects on Rio 2016 whilst looking ahead to the 2017 Worlds.
![Liu Lei of China celebrates a world record lift and takes gold in the Men's 67.5kg competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/150526093806703_lei%2Bliu.jpg)
Lei Liu: My top three moments from Rio 2016
Get to know China’s triple powerlifting Paralympic champion’s favourite three moments from Latin America’s first Paralympic Games.
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Interview with a champion: Liu Lei on his third Paralympic gold
The 29-year-old took the men’s up to 72kg title with a 221kg lift at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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The IPC to rebrand the 10 sports it acts as International Federation for
From 30 November, the sports will adopt new names, identities and competition name formats.
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Colorado Springs stages powerlifting referee course
Sixteen participants were in the US city for the three-day long event delivered by IPC Powerlifting Educator and Sport Technical Committee Chairperson Jon Amos.
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IPC Powerlifting mourns passing of Iraq coach Nahabeet
Antranik Nahabeet, who coached Iraq to one gold, three silver and two bronze medals at four Paralympic Games, has sadly passed away.
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Rahman: My top three moments from Rio 2016
Siamand Rahman, the world’s strongest Paralympian, chooses his favourite memories from an incredible Paralympic Games.
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Interview with a champion: Rahman on his 310kg lift
Iran’s Siamand Rahman relives his world record breaking moments in Rio 2016, when he became the first Paralympian to lift over 300kg.
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IPC Powerlifting National Referee course takes place in France
Technical rules and regulations, athletes classification and eligibility, and competition processes were some of the topics covered.
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The importance of rituals in powerlifting
Some of the world’s strongest powerlifters explain why having effective rituals is key to successfully lifting the bar.
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Rahman receives Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Month for September
The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.
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Vote now for the Allianz Best Female of the Month – September 2016
Nominees include: Sareh Javanmardidodmani, Grace Norman, Josephine Orji, Sophie Pascoe, Beatrice Vio and Li Zhang.
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Over 5,000 people visited the Rio 2016 powerlifting spectator experience area
With the support of Eleiko, sole supplier for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, spectators could try out the sport at the Riocentro Common Domain.
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Vote now for the Allianz Best Male of the Month – September 2016
Nominees include: Dylan Alcott, Laurens Devos, Marcel Hug, Ihar Boki, Siamand Rahman and Carlos Serrano.
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Thirteen countries benefit from Kit us Out support
Athletes from around the world received powerlifting suits donated by the charity, and competed in them at Rio 2016.
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Five top powerlifting lifts from Rio 2016
World records were broken in 12 of the 20 weight categories, but which were the most impressive of the bunch?
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Five things we learned about powerlifting at Rio 2016
From the world’s strongest Paralympians to a silver medal for Brazil, these Paralympic Games have shown how captivating the sport can be.
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Powerlifting’s top quotes from Rio 2016
Siamand Rahman, Amalia Perez, Sherif Osman, Ndidi Nwosu, Dandan Hu and Ali Jawad share their emotions after a gruelling competition.