WEIGHTLIFTING is one of the fastest growing sports in the Paralympic Games. According to the International Paralympic Committee, para powerlifting is now available in nearly 100 countries.
Although weightlifting made its debut at the Tokyo Paralympics in 1964, it was not until 1984 that it was first introduced as a Paralympic sport.
Initially, the sport of weightlifting was only intended for male athletes with spinal injuries, but in subsequent years the sport also began to include other groups of people with disabilities.
In terms of the rules, there are differences with conventional weightlifting. Weightlifting features athletes doing dead bench press, which is a weight lifting movement starting from the chest in a lying position.
The athlete receives the weight at arm’s length, lowers it to the chest and holds it before pushing it back up.
The crucial movement is when you have to hold the weight on your chest so that it doesn’t move and then push it up until it is parallel to your arms with your elbows locked. Athletes are given three attempts and the winner is the one who lifts the most weights.
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World Para Powerlifting, under the International Paralympic Committee, acts as the international federation for the sport and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.
The sport is open to male and female athletes with eight qualifying physical impairments and athletes compete in one sport class across 10 different weight categories per gender.
Major competitions include the Paralympic Games held every four years, the biennial World Championships, the triennial regional Championships, and the World Cup events, and the Grand Prix held annually.
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Athletes compete lying on a bench that is 2.1 meters long. The width of the bench is 61 cm and narrows to 30 cm at the head area. The height of the bench varies between 48 and 50 cm.
The competition classes for male athletes vary from 49kg, 54kg, 59kg, 65kg, 72kg, 80kg, 88kg, 97kg, 107kg, to +107kg. Female athletes compete in the 41kg, 45kg, 50kg, 55kg, 61kg, 67kg, 73kg, 79kg, 86kg, and +86kg divisions.
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Getting to Know Powerlifting or Para Weightlifting in the Paralympics
Powerlifting, also known as para weightlifting, is one of the fastest-growing sports in the Paralympic Games. According to the International Paralympic Committee, para powerlifting is now available in nearly 100 countries [1]. This sport has come a long way since its debut at the Tokyo Paralympics in 1964, and it’s exciting to see its growth and evolution over the years.
A Brief History of Powerlifting in the Paralympics
Weightlifting made its debut at the Tokyo Paralympics in 1964, but it wasn’t until 1984 that it was first introduced as a Paralympic sport. Initially, the sport was only intended for male athletes with spinal injuries, but in subsequent years, it began to include other groups of people with disabilities.
Rules and Competitions
In terms of rules, there are differences between conventional weightlifting and powerlifting. Powerlifting features athletes doing dead bench press, which is a weight-lifting movement starting from the chest in a lying position. The athlete receives the weight at arm’s length, lowers it to the chest, and holds it before pushing it back up. The crucial movement is when the athlete has to hold the weight on their chest so that it doesn’t move and then push it up until it is parallel to their arms with their elbows locked. Athletes are given three attempts, and the winner is the one who lifts the most weights.
World Para Powerlifting, under the International Paralympic Committee, acts as the international federation for the sport and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The sport is open to male and female athletes with eight qualifying physical impairments, and athletes compete in one sport class across 10 different weight categories per gender [2].
Major competitions include the Paralympic Games held every four years, the biennial World Championships, the triennial regional Championships, and the World Cup events, and the Grand Prix. These competitions provide a platform for athletes to showcase their skills and compete against each other.
Getting Involved
If you’re interested in getting involved in powerlifting, there are various ways to do so. U.S. Paralympics Powerlifting provides resources and information for athletes, coaches, and officials who want to get started or improve their skills [3]. With the growing popularity of powerlifting, there are now more opportunities than ever to get involved and be a part of this exciting sport.
powerlifting is an exciting and growing sport in the Paralympic Games. With its rich history, unique rules, and opportunities for athletes with disabilities, it’s no wonder why it’s becoming increasingly popular. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or simply a fan, powerlifting has something to offer everyone.
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Getting to Know Powerlifting or Para Weightlifting in the Paralympics
Powerlifting, also known as para weightlifting, is one of the fastest-growing sports in the Paralympic Games. According to the International Paralympic Committee, para powerlifting is now available in nearly 100 countries [1]. This sport has come a long way since its debut at the Tokyo Paralympics in 1964, and it’s exciting to see its growth and evolution over the years.
A Brief History of Powerlifting in the Paralympics
Weightlifting made its debut at the Tokyo Paralympics in 1964, but it wasn’t until 1984 that it was first introduced as a Paralympic sport. Initially, the sport was only intended for male athletes with spinal injuries, but in subsequent years, it began to include other groups of people with disabilities.
Rules and Competitions
In terms of rules, there are differences between conventional weightlifting and powerlifting. Powerlifting features athletes doing dead bench press, which is a weight-lifting movement starting from the chest in a lying position. The athlete receives the weight at arm’s length, lowers it to the chest, and holds it before pushing it back up. The crucial movement is when the athlete has to hold the weight on their chest so that it doesn’t move and then push it up until it is parallel to their arms with their elbows locked. Athletes are given three attempts, and the winner is the one who lifts the most weights.
International Federation and Competitions
World Para Powerlifting, under the International Paralympic Committee, acts as the international federation for the sport and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The sport is open to male and female athletes with eight qualifying physical impairments, and athletes compete in one sport class across 10 different weight categories per gender [2].
Major competitions include the Paralympic Games held every four years, the biennial World Championships, the triennial regional Championships, and the World Cup events, and the Grand Prix. These competitions provide a platform for athletes to showcase their skills and compete against each other.
Getting Involved
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