PARA POWERLIFTING RULES

The official World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations were published and came into force on March 2022. The Rules and Regulations update was completed after WPPO initiated over 3 years a membership consultation to all stakeholders.

Area Document
Technical WPPO Rules and Regulations v1.4
Appendix 1 - WPPO Qualification Pathway 2021-2024
Appendix 2 - WPPO Hosting Competition Application
Appendix 4 - WPPO Uniform Advertising Guidelines
Appendix 5 - WPPO Venue Requirements
Appendix 6 - WPPO Equipment Requirements
Appendix 7 - WPPO Scoring System Requirements
Appendix 8 - WPPO Technical Announcer Script
Appendix 9 - WPPO Loading Chart
Appendix 10 - WPPO MQS Table
Appendix 11 - WPPO Protocol Guide
Appendix 12 - WPPO Hybrid Requirements

 

Technical Rules and Regulations Translations

The English version of the Technical Rules and Regulations always takes precedence for all Recognised Competitions. Please always note the translation and Rule's version compared to the English version. 

Thank you to the National Paralympic Committees and Federations of Brasil (Portuguese), Japan (Japanese), Spain (Spanish), Iraq (Arabic) and France (French) for the efforts in the translation for the benefit of the wider community.

Translations  
  Portuguese
Japanese
Spanish
Arabic
French


Approved Suppliers

At all Recognised Competitions, only equipment (bars, collars, weights, platforms and benches) from World Para Powerlifting Approved Suppliers is permitted to be used in order to recognise results.

World Para Powerlifting maintains Approved Suppliers for uniform items and equipment that comply with specificiations outlined in the Technical Rules and Regulations. The list of Approved Suppliers is outlined below.

Equipment

Company items Validity contact/OFFERS
Logo of Eleiko
  • Bench
  • Bar
  • Collar
  • Disc
  • Platform
  • Rack
  • Accessories
  • Lifting accessories
2024

Contact : via Website

Catalogue : Link

Based in Sweden with reliable distributors throughout all regions, Eleiko is a world class equipment manufacturer, who's mission is to "Make people stronger so they perform better in sports and in life". 

As an Official Partner and Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting since 2005, Eleiko equipment is used at all World and Regional Championships, and works closely to support development initiatives in the sport.

Working together with World Para Powerlifting, Eleiko is developing the future of strength, building upon their six-decade legacy and fuelled by an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, performance and safety; together we "Raise The Bar".

 

 

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ZKC logo
  • Bench
  • Bar
  • Collar
  • Disc
  • Platform
  • Rack
2024

Contact : Sales@ZhangKong.com

Catalogue : Link 

Based in China, ZKC is a company with a long history in strength sports and is specialised in designing and manufacturing weightlifting and powerlifting equipment.

As an Approved Supplier Tier 2 of World Para Powerlifting since 2020, ZKC created a modern collection of Para Powerlifting equipment, which is high quality and fairly priced.

 

Uniforms

Company Items validity contact / offers
Logo of Anthrax - World Para Powerlifting Approved Supplier

Anthrax

  • Lifting suit
  • T-shirt
2024

Contact : WPPO@AnthraxSportswear.com

Catalogue : Link

Size chart : Link 

Based in Greece, Anthrax Sportswear was established in 2009 and has always been focused on custom sports clothing.

As an Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting since 2023, Anthrax's aim is to provide the best products and the best possible customer service experience.

Products are designed and manufactured in Europe with total respect for the environment. High quality materials and innovative design has been the company's "engine", leading it to a rapid growth. Today , teams and athletes from all over the world trust Anthrax for their clothing and styling needs!

The logo of Autonoma - World Para Powerlifting Approved Supllier

Autonoma

  • Lifting suit
  • T-shirt
  • Unitard
  • Arm sleeve
  • Bench strap
2024

Contact : RopAutonoma@Gmail.com

Catalogue : Link (English)  /  Link (Spanish)

Order sheet : 

Based in Colombia,  Autonoma is a sports clothing brand created by a women's group with the aim to produce competition uniforms for athletes with different disabilities fitting better and providing to them autonomy, considering clothes part of the items that can prevent or increase the autonomy for people.

As an Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting since 2023, Autonoma creates customised products with high quality and fair prices, made exclusively in Colombia. (materials, designs and productions). 

Autonoma provides services in Spanish, Portuguese and English, ensures trouble free communication, payment and delivery as well as a satisfaction guarantee.

Belgravia Sports Apparel Logo

Belgravia Sports Apparel

  • Lifting suit
2024

Contact: mkeeley@belgraviaapparel.com

Website: Link

With offices in Australia, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates, Belgravia Sports Apparel services a diverse range of clients across the corporate, government, sports and schools sectors.

Belgravia has been delivering the highest quality sports apparel for over 30 years to over 40,000 customers, and they are continually investing in their people and technologies to ensure the highest standard by delivering their clients competitive pricing without compromise on quality or service.

As an Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting since 2023, Belgravia designs and distributes lifting suits, different apparel and uniform items and accessories specific for Para powerlifting.

BIGSER logo

BIGSER

  • Lifting suit
  • T-shirt
  • Other non-technical apparel
  • Other non-technical accessoires

2024

Contact : Admin@BigserSport.ru

Catalogue : Link

Based in Kyrgyzstan, BIGSER is a sportwear brand with a 29-year history, who implements the full cycle process - from concept creation and design development to production using the latest technologies and modern equipment.

As an Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting since 2020, BIGSER customises national team kits (lifting suits, track suits, other apparel and accessories) for National Paralympic Committees, National Federations and other stakeholders, which are approved under the Technical Rules and Regulations. 

BIGSER launched an exclusive line of lifting suits, track suits and other apparel items and accessories for athletes and fans.

Le Coq Sportif Logo

Le Coq Sportif

  • Lifting suit
  • T-shirt
2024

Founded in France in 1882, Le Coq Sportif is known and recognised for its expertise in sportswear, footwear and accessories. Their 130 years of experience in the world of sport give them an inimitable competence, areal legitimacy.

The world of sport has always inspired the creation of their products. Creating products for top athletes has always been their challenge. Today, this sprit is still at the hearf of their product philosophy. 

Their products like our brand, simple and timeless and have become a symbol of their heritage. Le Coq Sportif give their consumers what they need and nothing else.

As an Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting since 2024, Le Coq Sportif designs and distributes lifting suits, different apparel and uniforms items and accesories specific for Para Powerlifting.

Limitless Identity Fashion

Limitless Identity Fashion

  • Lifting suit
  • T-shirt
  • Other non-technical apparel
  • Other non-technical accessoires
2024

Contact : QI@LimitlessIdentityFashion.com

Catalogue : Link

Based in Canada, Limitless Identity Fashion is a sport apparel company who's goal is to promote inclusion and diversity through high quality and well designed items.

As an Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting since 2020, Limitless Identity Fashion designs and distributes lifting suits, different apparel and uniform items and accessories specific for Para powerlifting.

Limitless Identity Fashion provides easier access for member countries and their athletes to have compliant lifting suits that are also well designed and reflective of the country's cultural identity.

Majid Logo

Majid

  • Lifting suits
 

Website: Link

Formerly branded as Merooj, Majid is a sports apparel manufacturer based in Iran, founded in 1987, with a focus on producing high-quality athletic apparel.

As an Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting since 2023, Majid designs and distributes lifting suits, different apparel and uniforms items and accessories specific for Para Powerlifting. 

Logo of Eleiko
  • Lifting suits
  Contact: via Website