PARA POWERLIFTING NEWS

Brazilians battle for powerlifting worlds places
91 athletes from a total of four nations compete in Fortaleza, aiming to qualify for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships.

Top countries all triumph at powerlifting Asian Open
Most prolific powerlifting nations stamp their authority on the penultimate day of action at the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships.

China’s Tan chalks four consecutive world records
China’s Yujiao Tan was one of four athletes to smash world records on day three of the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships, a key event on the road to Rio.

Competition heats up at powerlifting Asian Open
Nigeria and Great Britain set new world records on day two of the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships.

World record falls at IPC Powerlifting Asian Championships
Nigeria's Paralympic champion Yakubu Adesokan obliterates world record lifting more than three times his bodyweight.
IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships to kick off
The event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will be the last major stop for powerlifters prior to next year’s World Championships.

Iranian powerlifters steal spotlight in Kuala Lumpur
Japan and Iran jumped ahead of Malaysia to take the top two spots in the medal standings at the Asian Youth Para Games.

Ali Jawad: It's time to catch powerlifting cheats
Great Britain’s Ali Jawad responds to IPC Powerlifting’s new ‘Raise The Bar – Say No! to Doping’ campaign.

WADA publishes Draft 2015 World Anti-Doping Code, Version 4.0
World anti-doping body has spent two years consultating with stakeholders to develop the Code.

Parapan American Youth Games close in Buenos Aires
More than 600 athletes from 16 countries took part in the event which saw Brazil top the medals table.

Powerlifting records fall at 2013 Parapan American Youth Games
Last day of powerlifting sees two junior world records broken in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Brazilian medal hopes head to Youth Parapans
Brazil fields strong team of youngsters, including world champions, for the Youth Parapan American Games being held in Buenos Aires.

New powerlifting referees trained in Americas
30 new referees in total allows for greater development in the region.

IPC Powerlifting reveals plans to tackle doping
Raise The Bar- Say No! to Doping will be rolled out across upcoming international competitions.

Ali Jawad: No more excuses post-London 2012
British powerlifter Ali Jawad explains why his Crohn’s disease can’t be an excuse for missing out on gold anymore.