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WORLD PARA POWERLIFTING 2025-2028 CHAMPIONSHIPS CALENDAR
The World Para Powerlifting Championships 2025-2028 competition cycle includes the World Championships and the Regional Open Championships which see athletes from all continents in action in the lead up to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Find below an overview of the World Championships and Regional Championships taking place from 2025 to 2028.
WPPO Qualification Pathway 2025-2028
2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships
| DATES | COMPETITION | CITY, COUNTRY | recognition | level | TYPE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Rookie & Next Gen World Championships** | Cairo, EGY | World Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | |
| 11-18 Oct | Elite World Championships** | Cairo, EGY | World Championships | High Performance | Open |
**Mandatory
2026 World Para Powerlifting Championships
| DATES | COMPETITION | CITY, COUNTRY | recognition | level | TYPE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | European Championships* | TBC | Regional Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | - |
| April | Asian Championships | THA | Regional Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | - |
| 7 - 10 May | Americas Championships | CHI | Regional Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | - |
| 20 - 24 May | African Championships | Oran, ALG | Regional Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | - |
| December | World Championships* | TBC | World Championships | High Performance | Open | - |
*Subject to a signed Hosting Agreement
2027 World Para Powerlifting Championships
| DATES | COMPETITION | CITY, COUNTRY | recognition | level | TYPE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | World Championships | MEX | World Championships | High Performance | Open | - |
2028 World Para Powerlifting Championships
| DATES | COMPETITION | CITY, COUNTRY | recognition | level | TYPE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | Americas Championships* | PAN | Regional Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | - |
| 2 - 5 Mar | European Championships | GEO | Regional Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | - |
| 29 Mar - 1 Apr | Asian Championships* | TBC | Regional Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | - |
| 22 - 24 Apr | African Championships | EGY | Regional Championships | Development / High Performance | Open | - |
*Subject to a signed Hosting Agreement
If you wish to host a World Para Powerlifting competition in your respective country then please contact us at info@worldparapowerlifting.org.