Asia-Oceania Open Championships
8-12 September

Kitakyushu 2018 - News

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The men’s up to 54kg event promises to be thrilling

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Egyptian seeks to dethrone Ukraine’s three-time Paralympic champion

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Both are hoping to win their first world title

two Para swimmers and Para powerlifters compete at their sport

More than 24,000 seats available for rescheduled Worlds

Jose de Jesus Castillo

Powerlifter moves up one category in pursuit of his first world title

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Elections to take place during rescheduled World Championships in Mexico City

Amalia Perez - Rio 2016 - Gold medallist

Paralympic champion aiming for gold at rescheduled Para powerlifting Worlds

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World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships rescheduled following September earthquake

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Powerlifter believes Para sport can inspire those affected by September’s earthquake

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World Para Powerlifting and World Para Swimming Championships to begin on 2 December

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The World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships will now take place between 27 November and 7 December.

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The new date will be announced in due time

Lucy Ejike, Ali Jawad and Sherif Osman are the three candidates for World Para Powerlifting Athlete Representative.

Accredited powerlifters are allowed to vote for one of the three nominees at Mexico City 2017

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The sport will now be under the National Federation, giving it more focus and sustainability

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Japanese powerlifter expects World Championships to grow the sport

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Thailand and Chile latest countries to host training courses

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Iranian powerlifter taking inspiration from teammate Siamand Rahman

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One of the sport’s leading countries hosts training courses ahead of Mexico City 2017

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What you need to know about World Para Powerlifting Asian Open Championships

Para athletes receive their awards on stage

Athletes recognised for outstanding achievements at Rio 2016