What changes the result

The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

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Athletes and categories

What are the weight classes in para powerlifting?Women lift in ten categories: up to 41, 45, 50, 55, 61, 67, 73, 79 and 86 kg and over 86 kg.

The lift

Can a para powerlifter challenge a no lift?Three referees judge each lift: two or three white lights make it good, two or three red a no lift, with failed parts shown by colour.

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