Powerlifting World Championships | |
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Status | active |
Genre | sporting event |
Date(s) | mid-year |
Frequency | annual |
Country | varying |
Inaugurated | 1973 |
The Powerlifting World Championships is the main international event for the powerlifting sport. These are conducted on behalf of the sport's governing body, International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) by an affiliated national federation.
Organization
A world championship is divided in two events - one being a classic (also known as a raw championships) and the other being an equipped championships.
Championships
The first men's World equipped championships were held in 1973, while the first edition of women's championships was held in 1980). Since 2012 there are also held single Classic championships in each of the weights.
Seniors Men Equipped
Seniors Men & Women Classic
Edition | Year | Host City | Host Country | Events |
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IPF Classic World Championships | ||||
1 | 2012 | Stockholm | ![]() |
15 |
2 | 2013 | Suzdal | ![]() |
15 |
3 | 2014 | Potchefstroom | ![]() |
8 |
4 | 2015 | Salo | ![]() |
8 |
5 | 2016 | Killeen | ![]() |
8 |
6 | 2017 | Minsk | ![]() |
8 |
7 | 2018 | Calgary | ![]() |
8 |
8 | 2019 | Helsingborg | ![]() |
8 |
9 | 2021 | Halmstad | ![]() |
8 |
10 | 2022 | Sun City | ![]() |
8 |
11 | 2023 | Valletta | ![]() |
8 |
12 | 2024 | Druskininkai | ![]() |
8 |
See also
- List of world championships medalists in powerlifting (men)
- List of world championships medalists in powerlifting (women)