Powerlifting is gaining prominence in the Paralympics 2024, which began on September 4 and will continue until September 6. Parmjeet Kumar, Sakina Khatun, Ashok, and Kasthuri Rajamani are the four Indian para-athletes competing in the Para Powerlifting event in Paris. However, was powerlifting part of the Paris Olympics? Find out in this article.
Is Powerlifting in the Olympics?
Powerlifting is not part of the Olympic Games. Although it is similar to weightlifting, powerlifting does not have a standardized ruleset. According to reports, the sport is not included in the Olympics because of concerns that it could lead to widespread performance-enhancing drug (PED) abuse.
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What is Powerlifting sports?
Powerlifting is a strength sport where athletes perform three attempts at lifting the heaviest possible weight in three specific exercises: the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Similar to Olympic weightlifting, competitors in powerlifting try to lift the maximum weight they can in a single effort for each lift.
Powerlifting Paralympics 2024 schedule
| Event | Para Athlete | Date | Time |
| Men’s up to 49 kg final | Parmjeet Kumar | Sep 4 | 3:30 PM |
| Women’s up to 45 kg final | Sakina Khatun | Sep 5 | 8:30 PM |
| Men’s up to 65 kg final | Ashok | Sep 5 | 10:05 PM |
| Women’s up to 67 kg final | Kasthuri Rajamani | Sep 6 | 8:30 PM |
