National Powerlifting Championship to be held in Dhangadhi
At a press conference held in Dhangadhi on Friday, coordinator Gyanendra Raj Pandey announced that the competition will be held on 17 Ashwin, organized by Black Stone Fitness Dhangadhi.
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For the first time in Sudurpaschim Province, the national-level ‘Black Stone Classic National Powerlifting Championship’ is going to be held in Dhangadhi.
At a press conference organized in Dhangadhi on Friday, coordinator Gyanendra Raj Pandey announced that the competition, organized by Black Stone Fitness Dhangadhi, will take place on 17 Ashoj. He stated that preparations have already begun and called on powerlifting athletes from across the country to participate.
The competition will be conducted according to the rules and standards of World Powerlifting. There will be a total of 12 categories in the competition, including open men, open women, men’s masters, and men’s juniors.
In the open men’s division, there will be six weight groups: under 62 kg, 62–69 kg, 69–77 kg, 77–85 kg, 85–94 kg, and above 94 kg. In the open women’s division, there will be four weight groups: under 53 kg, 53–58 kg, 58–64 kg, and above 64 kg. The organizers stated that the men’s masters category is included for athletes above 40 years of age, and the men’s juniors category for athletes under 23 years of age.
The first, second, and third place winners in each weight group of the open men’s and women’s divisions will receive prizes of 30,000, 15,000, and 10,000 rupees, respectively. The overall gold, silver, and bronze winners in the men’s masters and men’s juniors categories will also receive the same amounts as prizes.
The overall best male and best female athletes in the competition will each be awarded a cash prize of 100,000 rupees. The total prize pool for the competition is 1.5 million rupees.
Each athlete must pay a registration fee of 5,000 rupees to participate in the competition. The organizers stated that information regarding the registration process, deadlines, and other necessary details will be made public through the official Facebook and Instagram pages of Black Stone Fitness.
The organizers believe that, as certified referees from World Powerlifting will be involved, the competition will be fair and transparent according to international standards.
Coordinator Pandey shared his experience that regular gym and exercise have brought significant changes in his life, and said that the competition is being organized to keep youth away from addiction and to inspire them towards a healthy lifestyle.
He expressed his belief that, through powerlifting, Nepali athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities at the national level, gain recognition, and contribute to the country.
