Following a successful event in 2020, Manchester will once again host the world’s finest para powerlifters as they go head-to-head at this crucial qualifier for the rescheduled Tokyo Paralympic Games. Taking place at Wythenshawe Forum from 25-28 March, the National Lottery-funded Manchester 2021 World Para Powerlifting World Cup will be the first event of its kind to be held in the UK since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Set to be another exciting showcase of strength and power, the 2021 event will be para powerlifting at its dramatic and breath-taking best.

WATCH ON THE LIVE STREAM

The current restrictions mean unfortunately we’re unable to welcome spectators at the event, however, you can still cheer on the team from home by tuning into the live stream on the British Weight Lifting Facebook page from 25-28 March.

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Terms and Conditions

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

The event takes place from Thursday 25 - Sunday 28 March 2021.

Thursday 25 March

Women’s up to 41 kg, up to 45 kg, from 11am
Women's up to 50 kg, from 1pm
Women's up to 55 kg, from 2.40pm
Men’s up to 49 kg, from 4.20pm
Men's up to 54 kg, from 6.15pm

GB athletes in this session: Zoe Newson, Olivia Broome, Charlotte McGuiness, Ali Jawad, Tom Smith

Friday 26 March

Men’s up to 59 kg, from 10am
Women’s up to 61 kg, from 1.05pm
Women’s up to 67 kg, from 2.50pm
Men’s up to 65 kg, from 4.45pm
Men’s up to 72 kg, from 6.25pm

GB athletes in this session: Kim Dean, Rebecca Bedford, Sean Clare and Mark Swan, Nathaniel Wilding and Micky Yule

Saturday 27 March

Men’s up to 80 kg, from 11am
Women’s up to 73 kg and up to 79 kg, from 1pm
Men’s up to 88 kg and up to 97 kg, from 3pm

Sunday 28 March

Men’s up to 107 kg, from 10am
Men’s over 107 kg, from 11.35am
Women’s up to 86 kg and over 86 kg, from 1.25pm

Mixed team event

GB athletes in this session: Louise Sugden and Liam McGarry.

Lifting starts from 3pm on Sunday 28 March

Victory ceremonies will take place from 4.40pm

CEREMONY TIMES

Thursday 25 March

Women’s up to 41 kg, up to 45 kg, from 11.50am
Women's up to 50 kg, from 1.40pm
Women's up to 55 kg, from 3.20pm
Men’s up to 49 kg, from 5.05pm
Men's up to 54 kg, from 7pm

Friday 26 March

Men’s up to 59 kg, from 12.05pm
Women’s up to 61 kg, from 1.55pm
Women’s up to 67 kg, from 3.50pm
Men’s up to 65 kg, from 5.25pm
Men’s up to 72 kg, from 7.30pm

Saturday 27 March

Men’s up to 80 kg, from 12pm
Women’s up to 73 kg and up to 79 kg, from 2pm
Men’s up to 88 kg and up to 97 kg, from 3.40pm

Sunday 28 March

Men’s up to 107 kg, from 10.40am
Men’s over 107 kg, from 12.25pm
Women’s up to 86 kg and over 86 kg, from 2.10pm

COMPETING ATHLETES

A 13-strong Great Britain team has been selected for the event including Rio 2016 silver medallist and former world record holder Ali Jawad, two-time Paralympic bronze medallist Zoe Newson, 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist Louise Sugden and European champion Micky Yule.

The squad will include a mixture of experience and emerging talent, with Liam McGarry and Kim Dean both returning to Manchester after making their international debuts at last year’s event, following impressive progress at domestic level.

Read the full squad here.

ABOUT PARA POWERLIFTING

The ultimate test of upper body strength, para powerlifting is one of the fastest-growing Paralympic sports. For those new to the sport or wanting to find out more about how it works and how you can get involved, please click here.

COVID-19 AND THE WORLD CUP

The welfare of our athletes, teams and event workforce is our top priority and the organising committee is working extremely hard to ensure the event is as safe and secure as possible, in close consultation with UK public health authorities.

The public support for Great Britain’s Paralympic and Olympic athletes is always incredible. We hope that hosting this event will give our athletes the best chance possible to realise their dreams of competing at the Games, as well as bring some much-needed joy to people across the country as they cheer on the team in the summer.