The rare cases people argue about
Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.
A · Advanced · 4 rules · Step 3 of 4Athletes and categories
- Who can compete in para powerlifting?Athletes need one of eight physical impairments, such as limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or short stature, affecting the lower limbs or hips enough to meet the minimum criteria.
- When is the weigh-in in para powerlifting?At the weigh-in, held privately with officials of the athlete's gender, the athlete must be within the category and confirms the opening weight and rack height.
- What if only one lifter enters a para powerlifting category?A lone athlete in a category wins a medal only by lifting the minimum standard; two get gold and silver, three or more all three.