Gharibshahi, the two-time world champion, displayed an incredible show of strength and determination to break his own world record of 254 kg (set in Dubai 2022) by one kilogram in the second round of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During a powerlifting competition, contestants get three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: the squat, the bench press, ...

The world’s strongest Para athletes have taken centre stage in Egypt for eight days of thrilling competition as the Cairo 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships unfold from 11 to 18 October. This ...

It was another golden day for Iran as Aminzadeh extended his dominance in the super-heavyweight category on the final day of individual competitions at the Cairo 2025 World Para Powerlifting ...

Multiple-time Paralympic champion Tan Yujiao wins her first world title in a new weight category - women's up to 73 kg; Malaysia's Paralympic champion and world record holder Bonnie Bunyau Gustin ...

Team Nigeria has kicked off the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships in spectacular fashion, as Esther Nworgu clinched a silver medal in the 50kg category, while Rukayat Opeyemi Ajiboye added to ...

Two powerlifters from the Texas Panhandle took home gold medals at the Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association state meet last week, finishing off a successful 2025 campaign. The THSWPA's ...

The warm-up area had no heat, and Seoul’s December temperatures were in the 20s. Athletes wrapped themselves in blankets and puffer jackets between attempts, placed hand warmers on their backs, and ...

At the back of the Lansing Center, chalk floated in the air as lifters paced with headphones on, eyes locked on invisible targets. Out front, the crowd buzzed with anticipation, waiting for the iron ...

The Texas high school powerlifting state championships were in Abilene over the weekend, and multiple athletes from the Panhandle went home as state champions. Unlike other sports, powerlifting is not ...

The Texas high school powerlifting season is nearing its end, with only the state championships remaining. Several West Texas, Concho Valley and San Angelo-area athletes will compete for a state title ...