Para Powerlifting

Description: Test your knowledge about Para Powerlifting, a strength-based sport for athletes with physical impairments.
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What is the maximum number of attempts an athlete can make in each lift during a competition?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Para Powerlifting, athletes are allowed a maximum of three attempts in each lift during a competition.

Which of the following is NOT a category of Para Powerlifting?

  1. Open

  2. Men's

  3. Women's

  4. Mixed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Para Powerlifting has three categories: Open, Men's, and Women's. There is no Mixed category.

What is the minimum age requirement for athletes to participate in international Para Powerlifting competitions?

  1. 14

  2. 16

  3. 18

  4. 20


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athletes must be at least 14 years of age to participate in international Para Powerlifting competitions.

Which body governs Para Powerlifting at the international level?

  1. International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

  2. World Para Powerlifting (WPP)

  3. International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)

  4. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

World Para Powerlifting (WPP) is the international governing body for Para Powerlifting.

What is the name of the classification system used to determine an athlete's level of impairment in Para Powerlifting?

  1. International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification System

  2. World Para Powerlifting (WPP) Classification System

  3. International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Classification System

  4. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Classification System


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Classification System is used to determine an athlete's level of impairment in Para Powerlifting.

Which of the following is NOT a type of lift in Para Powerlifting?

  1. Squat

  2. Bench Press

  3. Deadlift

  4. Clean and Jerk


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift are the three lifts in Para Powerlifting. Clean and Jerk is not a lift in Para Powerlifting.

What is the maximum weight an athlete can lift in a single attempt during a competition?

  1. Bodyweight

  2. 1.5x Bodyweight

  3. 2x Bodyweight

  4. 2.5x Bodyweight


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Para Powerlifting, the maximum weight an athlete can lift in a single attempt during a competition is 2.5x their bodyweight.

Which country has won the most medals in Para Powerlifting at the Paralympic Games?

  1. China

  2. Great Britain

  3. United States

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the most medals in Para Powerlifting at the Paralympic Games.

What is the name of the first athlete to win a gold medal in Para Powerlifting at the Paralympic Games?

  1. Anthony Denyer

  2. Jean-Paul Hernandez

  3. Bernd Vogel

  4. Michael Yule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anthony Denyer was the first athlete to win a gold medal in Para Powerlifting at the Paralympic Games.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of disability among Para Powerlifting athletes?

  1. Spinal Cord Injury

  2. Cerebral Palsy

  3. Multiple Sclerosis

  4. Autism Spectrum Disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and Multiple Sclerosis are common types of disability among Para Powerlifting athletes. Autism Spectrum Disorder is not a common type of disability among Para Powerlifting athletes.

What is the name of the annual international Para Powerlifting competition held by World Para Powerlifting?

  1. World Para Powerlifting Championships

  2. World Para Powerlifting Cup

  3. World Para Powerlifting Grand Prix

  4. World Para Powerlifting Open


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Para Powerlifting Championships is the annual international Para Powerlifting competition held by World Para Powerlifting.

Which of the following is NOT a Paralympic weight class in Para Powerlifting?

  1. 49kg

  2. 54kg

  3. 59kg

  4. 65kg

  5. 72kg

  6. 80kg

  7. 86kg

  8. 93kg

  9. 107kg

  10. 107+kg


Correct Option: J
Explanation:

49kg, 54kg, 59kg, 65kg, 72kg, 80kg, 86kg, 93kg, and 107kg are Paralympic weight classes in Para Powerlifting. 107+kg is not a Paralympic weight class in Para Powerlifting.

What is the name of the assistive device used by some Para Powerlifting athletes to stabilize their bodies during lifts?

  1. Powerlifting Belt

  2. Powerlifting Suit

  3. Powerlifting Bench

  4. Powerlifting Chair


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Powerlifting Chair is the assistive device used by some Para Powerlifting athletes to stabilize their bodies during lifts.

Which of the following is NOT a common training method used by Para Powerlifting athletes?

  1. Weightlifting

  2. Cardiovascular Exercise

  3. Resistance Training

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weightlifting, Cardiovascular Exercise, and Resistance Training are common training methods used by Para Powerlifting athletes. Yoga is not a common training method used by Para Powerlifting athletes.

What is the name of the organization that promotes and develops Para Powerlifting worldwide?

  1. International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

  2. World Para Powerlifting (WPP)

  3. International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)

  4. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

World Para Powerlifting (WPP) is the organization that promotes and develops Para Powerlifting worldwide.

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