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Asia-Oceania Open Championships
8-12 September

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Elshan Huseynov, Powerlifting, Azerbaijan, Almaty 2015
Powerlifting

The world record holder in the men’s up to 107kg explains which lift was his most memorable one in his career so far.

Pavlos Mamalos of Greece reacts with intense joy as he competes in the Men's -90 kg Powerlifting event.
Powerlifting

Greece´s two-time Paralympic powerlifting medallist is determined to top the podium for the first time, in Rio.

Jordan Paralympic Committee emblem
Powerlifting

Jordan will send 10 athletes to the Paralympic Games in this September.

Petar Milenkovic
Powerlifting

The sport is one of the fastest growing on the Paralympic programme – find out which countries will enter powerlifters to a Paralympic Games for the first time.

Patrick Ardon of France
Powerlifting

The competition will welcome 250 athletes from 40 countries between 25-30 May.

Elshan Huseynov, Powerlifting, Azerbaijan, Almaty 2015
Powerlifting

After an exceptional 2015 season Azerbaijan’s Elshan Huseynov is ready to make a splash at Rio 2016.

A picture of a man on a podium with a medal around his neck
Powerlifting

Aiming for a new world record at Rio 2016, China’s Liu talks training and preparation.

A picture of a powerlifter on a bench celebrating
Rio 2016

Check out 10 athletes that will headline Mexico’s delegation.

participants of IPC Powerlifting Coach Course
Powerlifting

Nearly 50 coaches from 23 countries were trained with the support of the Agitos Foundation and Foundation for Global Sports Development.

Man doing powerlifting on a bench
Rio 2016

Ahmad Deljavan explains how he has built up the world’s strongest Paralympian to reach 300kg in Rio 2016.

Man doing powerlifting on a bench
Powerlifting

The Iranian seeks to lift the big 300kg at September´s Games, but of course, first retain his Paralympic title.

Riocentro is the city's main exhibition and convention centre and it is located near the Olympic Park.
Powerlifting

The Riocentro- Pavillion 2 will host 20 medal events between 8-14 September.

A picture of a powerlifter on a bench competing
Powerlifting

Weightlifting was originally on the Paralympic programme, but changed to powerlifting in 1992.

Sherif Osman
Powerlifting

Lifting two large baby elephants is not something everyone could do, but the world’s strongest powerlifters certainly can.

2015 IPC Powerlifting European Open Championships
Powerlifting

There is only one sport class, but athletes compete in difference weight categories.

IPC logo
Powerlifting

Maharram Aliyev tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at February’s 7th FAZZA Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, UAE.

Paralympic Sports A-Z: Powerlifting
Powerlifting

Find out more about one of the fastest growing sports on the Paralympic programme.

Three athletes on a podium received their medals.
Rio 2016

The London 2012 powerlifting bronze medallist is hoping to climb onto the Paralympic podium again this September.

A picture of a powerlifter on a bench celebrating
Rio 2016

Getting into the world top three is not easy, but that is exactly what the best powerlifters from the region have done in 2016.

Group shot on a stage with a big sign in front
Swimming

Two Para sport World Championships will be held in the same city at the same time, featuring more than 900 athletes.