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Powerlifting has been a Paralympic sport since the 1964 Tokyo Games, initially restricted to male participants. Over the years, it has become one of the most respected and prestigious events in the Paralympics. Women were officially introduced to the sport in the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, and since then, the competition has only become fiercer and more inclusive.
What is the Powerlifting Paralympics 2024?
The Powerlifting Paralympics Paris 2024 is a competition in which athletes with disabilities compete in powerlifting. It is part of the Summer Paralympics games, which are held every four years. The event showcases the incredible strength and determination of athletes who have overcome challenges to excel in their sport.
What are the rules of powerlifting?
The rules for Paralympic powerlifting in the 2024 Games are designed to ensure fair competition and athlete safety. In powerlifting, competitors must lower the bar to their chest, keep it stationary, and press it back up to full arm extension with locked elbows.
Men compete in weight and lift upto 49 kg, 54 kg, 59 kg, 65 kg, 72 kg, 80 kg, 88 kg, 97 kg, 107 kg, and in final 107 kg.
Women compete in weight and lift upto 41 kg, 45 kg, 50 kg, 55 kg, 61 kg, 67 kg, 73 kg, 79 kg, 86 kg, and in final 86 kg.
Paris Paralympics 2024 Powerlifting Schedule
The powerlifting events at the Paris Paralympics 2024 will air from September 4 to 8, 2024, at Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France. Both men and women will compete in this event.
| Friday, 6 Sep | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Event | Results | Locations |
| 3:00 pm | Men's up to 72kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 4:35 pm | Women's up to 61kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 8:00 pm | Women's up to 67kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 9:35 pm | Men's up to 80kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| Saturday, 7 Sep | |||
| Time | Event | Results | Locations |
| 3:00 pm | Women's up to 73kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 4:35 pm | Men's up to 88kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 8:00 pm | Women's up to 79kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 9:35 pm | Men's up to 97kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| Sunday, 8 Sep | |||
| Time | Event | Results | Locations |
| 3:00 pm | Men's up to 107kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 4:35 pm | Women's up to 86kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 8:00 pm | Women's over 86kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |
| 9:35 pm | Men's over 107kg Final | Coming Soon | La Chapelle Arena |