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Competition description

Athletes with a minimum disability must be at least 14 years of age and must have the ability to fully extend the arms with no more than a 20-degree loss of full extension on either elbow when making an approved lift according to the rules for their bodyweight. In Powerlifting, male and female athletes must assume a position with head, trunk, legs and ...[Full story]

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Classification

It is the purpose of the IPC Powerlifting Classification Committee to allow any athlete with a physical disability to engage in international competitions, provided that he/she meets the standards of minimum disability that are published by IPC Powerlifting or any other authorized organization dealing with athletes ...[Full story]