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Para Powerlifting is one of the most demanding strength sports at the Commonwealth Games, with athletes pushing themselves to lift the heaviest possible weight in a contest where technique is just as important as power. Unlike Weightlifting, which features two disciplines, Para Powerlifting focuses solely on the bench press, making every attempt crucial in determining the final standings.Success depends on more than physical strength. Competitors must demonstrate complete control throughout the lift while meeting strict technical requirements before receiving approval from the officials.At the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Para Powerlifting will once again bring together athletes from across the Commonwealth in a series of contests where every successful lift could prove decisive.<\/p>\n

How Para Powerlifting works
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Para Powerlifting is contested in the bench press discipline.To complete a successful lift, athletes must lower the barbell to their chest, hold it motionless and then press it upward until their arms are fully extended with locked elbows.Each competitor receives three attempts to record their best lift.Every attempt is judged by three international referees, who use a system of coloured lights to determine whether the lift is successful.<\/p>\n

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