2025-2028 WORLD CUP AND NATIONAL COMPETITION CALENDARS

The World Para Powerlifting World Cup 2025-2028 season includes the World Cups offering competitions opportunities to athletes from all continents. The World Cups also distribute important ranking points which will help determine the qualification slots for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

Find below an overview of the World Cups and the National Competition calendars from 2025 to 2028.

WPPO Qualification Pathway 2025-2028

2025 World Cups and National Competitions

DATES	COMPETITION	CITY, COUNTRY	recognition	level	TYPE	COMMENTS
1 - 2 Mar	Japanese National Competition	Hachioji City, JPN	Approved	Fundamental	JPN + 3 international athletes	-
5 - 8 May	Tbilisi 2025 World Cup	Tbilisi, GEO	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	Information Package (Dec 13) Accommodation Form Visa Form Travel Form
22 - 25 Jun	Beijing 2025 World Cup	Beijing, CHN	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	Information Package (Dec 12)
5 Jul	Irish Invitational Competition*	Dublin, IRL	Approved	Fundamental	Up to 6 NPCs	-
15 - 17 Aug	Santiago 2025 World Cup	Santiago, CHI	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-

*Subject to a signed Hosted Agreement

2026 World Cups and National Competitions

DATES	COMPETITION	CITY, COUNTRY	RECOGNITION	LEVEL	TYPE	COMMENTS
February	World Cup*	TBC	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-
June	World Cup*	MEX	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-
September	World Cup	EGY	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-

*Subject to a signed Hosting Agreement

2027 World Cups and National Competitions

DATES	COMPETITION	CITY, COUNTRY	RECOGNITION	LEVEL	TYPE	COMMENTS
January	World Cup*	TBC	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-
8 - 11 Apr	World Cup*	TBC	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-
6 - 9 May	World Cup	CHI	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-
27 - 30 May	World Cup	GEO	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-
December	World Cup	EGY	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-

*Subject to a signed Hosting Agreement

2028 World Cups and National Competitions

DATES	COMPETITION	CITY, COUNTRY	RECOGNITION	LEVEL	TYPE	COMMENTS
June	World Cup	TBC	Sanctioned	Development / High Performance	Open	-