PARA POWERLIFTING NEWS

World Cup calendar for 2020 updated
For the first time four continents stage World Cup as powerlifters get ready for Tokyo Paralympics

UAE's Mohammed Khamis Khalaf redefining age in Tokyo 2020 quest
‘It will be just so amazing to stand on top of the Paralympic podium and hear the UAE national anthem once again’

Brazil, Egypt rule the roost in season opener
Nigerian stars dominate World Cup in front of home fans in Abuja

Juan Carlos Ortiz Cardenas suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years

Athletes and officials to benefit from Dartfish.TV channel
Athletes, coaches and technical officials from the grassroots to high performance level to benefit from new platform

Nohemi Carabali suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years
“The gold medal at Lima 2019 was my biggest achievement”
Salvadoran powerlifter recalls memorable performance at 2019 Parapan American Games

Russia’s Sergei Sychev suspended for life
Powerlifter commits third anti-doping violation within 10 years

World Para Powerlifting welcomes new educational partner
Agreement with Muscle and Motion to provide resource tools for athletes and coaches
Sergio Munoz suspended for Anti-doping violation
The Costa Rica Powerlifter will be out of action for two years

Technical officials certified ahead of African Para Games
Educational course in Moroccan capital takes place with support from the German Federal Foreign Office

Herbert Aceituno named Best Male Athlete
Powerlifter gave El Salvador their second Parapan gold

Tzu-Hui Lin suspended for anti-doping violation
Beijing 2008 powerlifting Paralympic champion from Chinese Taipei suspended for two years

Rahman adds weight to Paralympic Games campaign
Paralympic superstars take over Tokyo one year before the Games in new campaign

Paralympic medallists dominate World Cup
Test event gives athletes first taste of competing at the Para powerlifting venue of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games