Powerlifting
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
Fountain View Rec Center · Carol Stream, IL
About this event
Paralympic powerlifting, also known as para powerlifting and para-lifting, is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. The only discipline in Paralympic powerlifting is the bench press. For competition, the bench press is the sport’s single discipline, with 10 different categories based on body weight. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arm’s length with locked elbows. Teen & Adult, Ambulatory and Wheelchair Offered on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the GLASA office Please check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
- Venue
- Fountain View Rec Center · Carol Stream, IL
- Category
- Sports
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 3, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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