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To our dedicated Para Powerlifting platform, offering a live competition app, practice control system, and an e-book detailing the sport's regulations. It's designed to assist coaches, technical officials, and athletes in gaining a deeper appreciation and understanding of Para Powerlifting.

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Our platform stands as the quintessential hub for delving into the realm of Para Powerlifting. Featuring a competition app, a practice management interface, and a comprehensive e-book on the sport's rules and regulations, we provide an all-encompassing experience for the community. Coaches, technical officials, and athletes can enhance their knowledge and performance, embodying the spirit of determination and excellence that defines Para Powerlifting.

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PARA POWERLIFTING

The IPC acts as the International Federation for and governs the sport of Para powerlifting. It carries out these responsibilities under the name “World Para Powerlifting” (“WPPO") and the term “World Para Powerlifting” (“WPPO"). More

Technical Meeting

A Technical Meeting (face to face or virtual) with up to two (2) Team Officials from each participating NPC must take place for all Recognised Competitions a minimum of one (1) day prior to the start of the Competition. The Technical Meeting will be delivered in English and the following matters may be addressed:
* Roll call;
* Outcome of the entry verifications;
* Confirmation of Bodyweight change requests;
* Competition schedule overview;
* Anti-doping information;
* Protocol information (e.g., ceremonies);
* Logistical information (e.g., transportation, meals, departures, etc.);
* Warm-up pass distribution;
* Sale of technical challenge cards for Power; and
* Any other business/questions
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Lot Number

Individual Event:
The Lot Number will dictate the following:
The order that Athletes will be allocated to groups in the case that two (2) or more Athletes have submitted the same first (1st) attempt confirmed during the Weigh-in, with the highest Lot Number going to the first competing group (e.g., Group B).
The order that Athletes attend the Weigh-in and Kit Check, with the highest Lot Number going first.
The order that Athletes complete their lift attempt in the case that two (2) or more Athletes have submitted the same weight for that attempt, with the highest Lot Number going first.
In a combined category, the order that Athletes complete their lift attempt in the case that two (2) or more Athletes have submitted the same weight for that attempt and/or have the same Lot Number, the Athlete in the lighter Bodyweight Category going first.
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Weigh-in

Weigh-in process:
The Weigh-in is the official process to verify the Athlete's final bodyweight to confirm that the Athlete is within the necessary parameters permitting them to compete within their selected Bodyweight Category.
For Individual, Team and Mixed Team Events, each Athlete must attend the Weigh-in process in a designed, private area with the Technical Officials matching the same gender of the Athlete.
Unless determined otherwise by WPPO, the Weigh-in process may occur up to one (1) day before the Event day of the respective Bodyweight Category, combined categories, Team and Mixed Team Event.
The Weigh-in process is completed in descending order of Lot Number from highest to lowest. For the Team and Mixed Team Event, the Weigh-in process is completed first by women, then by men if only one (1) Weigh-in area is available.
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Kit Check

Kit Check process:
Each Athlete must attend the Kit Check process before the Event.
The Kit Check process will occur before entering to the warm-up area in a specific area or in the warm-up area at their allocated bench.
The Kit Check process is completed in descending order of Lot Number, from highest to lowest of their respective group.
If an Athlete does not present to the Kit Check in the scheduled time and/or with a form of identification, they will be disqualified (DSQ) from the Event. The Athlete must wear every uniform item and personal equipment that will be used during the Event in the Kit Check process if not they will be disqualified (DSQ) from the event.
For approval for the Event, all items and equipment must be in accordance with these Rules.
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Warm-Up

In the Individual, Team and Mixed Team Events, one Team Official may perform the activity of helping the Athlete take the bar out of the racks, if requested by the Team Official and approved by the TD in the warm-up period.
If there are more Athletes in a group than there are benches available in the warm-up area, all NPCs must respect each other and allow equal access to the benches to warm-up.
Any breach of this Rule 18 by an Athlete and/or coach may result in the removal of the warm-up pass and/or accreditation by WPPO and/or the TD.
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Field of Play

Ithe area where the Event takes place, which contains the Competition platform 4x4m, the bench, the ramps and the stage area.
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Individual Event

The Athlete may be accompanied to the bench by one (1) Team Official. The Team Official may assist the Athlete getting on and off the bench and strapped. During the lift attempt, the Team Official must remain in the designated coach area.
After the completion of the lift attempt and the display of the lift decision, the Athlete and Team Official must leave the bench and lifting area as soon as possible.
Athletes compete within groups as determined after the Weigh-in. Within the groups, the Athletes compete from lightest to heaviest lift attempt weight in each Round. If the lift attempt is the same for two (2) or more Athletes, the Athlete with the highest Lot Number will lift first (1st).
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The Basics

Let's talk Para Powerlifting

Online Competition Platform

This platform accurately replicates Para Powerlifting contests, clarifying technical officials' roles and delivering instant analysis for coaches and athletes on 'Not Lift' rulings to enhance performance.

Practice Control

This app is an intuitive tool for technical officials to navigate competition control and understand adjudication regulations.

Ebook

Rules and Regulations

We provide comprehensive and detailed access to the regulations and guidelines governing the sport of Para Powerlifting, conveniently presented in an e-book format.