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Powerlifting at the Paralympics is unique, as it focuses exclusively on the bench press, making it one of the most intense and physically demanding events. With only three attempts per athlete, precision, technique, and raw power define the competition. Watch official IPC Video: Paralympic Sports A-Z: PowerliftingFind out all you need to know about the Paralympic sport of powerlifting , including the history, rules, classification and equipment. For more info go to: Welcome to Week 11 of Paris 2024 Paralympic Sport Weeks. This week, everything you need to know about Para powerlifting – the ultimate test of upper body strength. WPPO will have 50-50 gender equality in terms of athletes and medals. There will be up to 180 athletes competing in 20 medal events ... Paralympic Powerlifting is a bench press competition, with athletes lying flat on a specially designed bench and then aiming to lower a horizontally weighted bar from arms length, to the chest and return the bar under control to the same starting position.
