About Powerlifting
Fueling Nigeria’s Power Revolution
What is Powerlifting
Distinct from weightlifting, a sport made up of two lifts: the Snatch and the Clean-and-Jerk, where the weight is listed above the head. Powerlifting comprises three lifts: the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift. Powerlifting competitions may be comprised of one, two or all three of the lifting disciplines. Athletes are categorized by sex, age and bodyweight. Each competitor is allowed three attempts at each lift, the best lift in each discipline being added to their total. The lifter with the highest total is the winner. In cases where two or more lifters achieve the same total, the person with the highest bodyweight wins.
The Basics of Powerlifting
Strength is the primary ingredient of athletic performance. Powerlifting’s lifts are the definitive measure of strength. And the powerlifting athlete competes in three specific disciplines, each designed to measure different areas of human strength. The sum or total of the best lift in each discipline determines the winner. Powerlifting is an exciting sport where athletes compete against the force of iron as well as other athletes. Powerlifting is an international sport practiced in close to 100 countries on all continents. Athletes, men and women from age 14 to 80, compete in given age groups and weight categories. Weight categories begin with 44kg women’ class and end in the men’s over 125kg class (unlimited). Powerlifters are unique athletes competing in an exciting sport. They move massive amounts of weight in hi-tech supportive gear that protects against injury.
Powerlifting in Nigeria
Nigeria is a member of the International Powerlifting federation (IPF), the governing body of Powerlifting Internationally. The IPF is comprised of member federations from eighty-three countries on six continents. Nigerian Powerlifting Federation (NPF) is affiliated to International Powerlifting Federation, and is the recognized governing body of Powerlifting in Nigeria. Nigerian Powerlifting Federation (NPF) is responsible for sanctioning local and regional events where Powerlifters can compete in hopes of qualifying for the national and international level events. NPF sanctions several National Championships in all age groups, giving athletes a chance to see how they fare against competitors across the country. Top competitors are selected by Nigerian Powerlifting Federation (NPF) to compete in several IPF world championship- the World Men’s and Women’s Powerlifting Championships, World junior and Sub-junior Powerlifting Championships, World Master’s Powerlifting Championships, the World Bench Press Championships
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