PARA POWERLIFTING RULES

The official World Para Powerlifting Rules and Regulations were published and came into force on 1 May 2025. The Rules and Regulations update was completed after WPPO initiated over the course of two years and three months (2023-2025) a membership consultation to all stakeholders.

Area	Document
Technical	WPPO Rules and Regulations
	Appendix 1 - WPPO Hosting Competition Requirements
	Appendix 2 - WPPO Technical Requirements
	Appendix 3 - WPPO 2025-2028 Qualification Pathway
	Appendix 4 - WPPO Identifications on Uniform Guidelines
	Appendix 5 - WPPO Equipment Regulations and Requirements
	Appendix 6 - WPPO Scoring System Regulations and Requirements
	Appendix 7 - WPPO Announcer Script
	Appendix 8 - WPPO Loading Chart
	Appendix 9 - WPPO Minimum Standard Table
	Appendix 10 - WPPO Protocol Guide
	Appendix 11 - WPPO Hybrid Competitions Requirements

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
	Bench Bar Collar Disc Platform Rack Accessories Lifting accessories	2028	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".
Imagen	Bench Bar Collar Disc Platform Rack	2028	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.

Company

items

Validity

contact/OFFERS

Bench
Bar
Collar
Disc
Platform
Rack
Accessories
Lifting accessories

2028

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".

Bench
Bar
Collar
Disc
Platform
Rack

2028

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
Anthrax	Lifting suit T-shirt	2028	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!
Autonoma	Lifting suit T-shirt Unitard Arm sleeve Bench strap	2028	Contact : RopAutonoma@Gmail.com Catalogue : Link (English) / Link (Spanish) Order sheet : Name WPPO Autonoma ordersheet Sep 2023 File Autonoma-WPPO Order Form V.2.xlsx 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.
ATNM.CW	Lifting suit T-shirt Unitard Arm sleeves	2028	Contact: info@autonomacw.com & wppo@autonomacw.com Catalogue: Link Based in Colombia, ATNM.CW is a clothes brand committed to sustainability, circular economy and customer satisfaction. ATNM.CW in its sports line produces fashion and competitive apparel for different sports, provides original designs and creates in collaboration with the customer. As an Approved Supplier of World Para Powerlifting, ATNM.CW creates customised products with high quality and fair prices, made in Colombia.
Belgravia Sports Apparel	Lifting suit	2028	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	Lifting suit T-shirt Other non-technical apparel Other non-technical accessoires	2028	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.
Limitless Identity Fashion	Lifting suit T-shirt Other non-technical apparel Other non-technical accessoires	2028	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	Lifting suits	2028	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.