Powerlifting Paralympics 2024
Paris Powerlifting Paralympics 2024

The recent Google Doodle pays tribute to the spirit of the Paralympics, highlighting the incredible feats of powerlifting athletes. This vibrant and dynamic Doodle sheds light on an often overlooked sport, elevating the visibility of powerlifting in the Paralympic community. Through a beautifully animated artwork, Google honors the perseverance, strength, and dedication of Paralympic athletes who continue to inspire millions worldwide.

History of Powerlifting in Paralympics

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
TimeEventResultsLocations
3:00 pmMen's up to 72kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
4:35 pmWomen's up to 61kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
8:00 pmWomen's up to 67kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
9:35 pmMen's up to 80kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
Saturday, 7 Sep
TimeEventResultsLocations
3:00 pmWomen's up to 73kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
4:35 pmMen's up to 88kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
8:00 pmWomen's up to 79kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
9:35 pmMen's up to 97kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
Sunday, 8 Sep
TimeEventResultsLocations
3:00 pmMen's up to 107kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
4:35 pmWomen's up to 86kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
8:00 pmWomen's over 86kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena
9:35 pmMen's over 107kg FinalComing SoonLa Chapelle Arena

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