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Training with powerlifter Lei Liu
Aiming for a new world record at Rio 2016, China’s Liu talks training and preparation.
Mexico’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
Check out 10 athletes that will headline Mexico’s delegation.
Powerlifting coaching course concludes in Japan
Nearly 50 coaches from 23 countries were trained with the support of the Agitos Foundation and Foundation for Global Sports Development.
Sport Week: Rahman’s coach strategises for the big lift
Ahmad Deljavan explains how he has built up the world’s strongest Paralympian to reach 300kg in Rio 2016.
Sport week: Gold first, world record second for Rahman
The Iranian seeks to lift the big 300kg at September´s Games, but of course, first retain his Paralympic title.
Sport Week: Powerlifting venue profile
The Riocentro- Pavillion 2 will host 20 medal events between 8-14 September.
Sport Week: History of Para powerlifting
Weightlifting was originally on the Paralympic programme, but changed to powerlifting in 1992.
Sport Week: Big lifters expected at Rio 2016
Lifting two large baby elephants is not something everyone could do, but the world’s strongest powerlifters certainly can.
Sport Week: Classification in Para powerlifting
There is only one sport class, but athletes compete in difference weight categories.
Azerbaijani powerlifter suspended for four years for anti-doping violation
Maharram Aliyev tested positive for two substances during an in-competition test at February’s 7th FAZZA Powerlifting Championships in Dubai, UAE.
Sport week: Introduction to powerlifting
Find out more about one of the fastest growing sports on the Paralympic programme.
South Korea’s Chun aims to go one better at Rio 2016
The London 2012 powerlifting bronze medallist is hoping to climb onto the Paralympic podium again this September.
Five top Americas lifters expected at 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.
Mexico City to host World Para swimming, Para powerlifting Championships
Two Para sport World Championships will be held in the same city at the same time, featuring more than 900 athletes.
Eight top European lifters expected at Rio 2016
A raft of the best powerlifters from the region are expected at the Paralympic Games.
Castillo Castillo aims to make a splash at Rio 2016
With 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games, Mexico’s three-time Parapan American champion seeks to climb onto his first Paralympic podium.
Bakochristos aims for gold at Rio 2016
The Greek powerlifter is hoping to top the podium at his first Paralympic Games, this September.
Yujiao Tan: Me and my coach
Coach of Chinese world champion and Paralympic silver medallist Yujiao Tan believes she has at least 10 years of competition left.
Kitakyushu to host 2018 Para powerlifting Asian Open
Japan will host its first major Para powerlifting Championships just two years before the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Four powerlifters added to British Rio 2016 team
Ali Jawad, Zoe Newson, Micky Yule and Natalie Blake have all made the cut for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
