Powerlifting News
Syrian powerlifter suspended for two years following doping violation
By Emily Goddard
By David Gold
February 26 - Syrian powerlifter Fatema Alhasan (pictured) has been suspended for two years following an anti-doping rule violation.
Brazilian powerlifter suspended for two years after anti-doping violation
February 24 - Brazilian powerlifter Claudemar Santin (pictured) has been suspended for two years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for an anti-doping rule violation.
Moroccan Paralympic powerlifter suspended for two years after failed drugs test
By Tom Degun
January 18 - Moroccan powerlifter Youssef Assouggane has been suspended for two years after failing a drugs test which means he will miss out on the chance to compete at the London 2012 Paralympics.
Zhe's powerlifting world record will not stand due to refereeing technicality
October 19 - The powerlifting world record claimed by China's Cui Zhe at the Eighth China National Games for the disabled earlier this week will not be ratified due to the fact that the organisers for the event did not have the required number of Category 1 referees on duty during the attempt for it to be valid.
Zhe smashes powerlifting world record at Eighth China National Games for the disabled
October 15 - China's Cui Zhe broke a world record as she took the first powerlifting gold medal of the Eighth China National Games for the disabled in Hangzhou.
GB powerlifter Newson named IPC Athlete of the Month
July 25 - British powerlifter Zoe Newson has been awarded the title of International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) Athlete of the Month for June.
London 2012 sponsor back powerlifting event
By Duncan Mackay
July 21 – G4S Jordan the leading provider of security solutions in Jordan, have announced their support for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Powerlifting Qualifying Championship for London 2012 which are currently underway in the country.
BT help weightlifter chase Paralympic dream
January 9 - Daniel Steward, a BT engineer working in Cowley who has cerebral palsy, is looking to become one of the world's best Paralympic weightlifters ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi later this year only three years after taking up the sport.