Paralympic Sports A-Z: Powerlifting

Paralympic Powerlifting is a strength sport where athletes with physical impairments compete in bench press events. It is one of the most popular and highly competitive sports in the Paralympic Games. The competition focuses on the athlete’s ability to lift the heaviest weight in a single bench press, with the lifter lying on their back and pressing the barbell from chest level to arm's length. Athletes in Paralympic Powerlifting are classified based on their impairment level, particularly how it affects their upper body strength and function, to ensure fair competition.