Veterans will conduct three lifts. The final score is the amount of weight of their largest lift. The lift will be completed as defined by the IPC Powerlifting Rules. Competitors will begin their lift at height and then lower the bar to the chest in a fully controlled manner without heaving or bouncing the bar while visibly stopping on the chest and then press it upwards again. There must be a visible break in the lowering motion and the raising movement when the bar touches the chest of the competitor. Once the competitors’ arms are locked out and the bar is firmly under controlled, then the competitor can “rack” the bar. Assistance to rack the bar is permitted. For 2024: Medals will be awarded to the top three in each group, including: • IA, IB and IC Veterans will compete in Class, Division and Gender. • The Class I Division “High Para” will consist of Veteran athletes classified as Class II and III. • The Class II Division “Low Para/Amputee” will consist of Veteran athletes classified as Class IV and V. • Veteran athletes in the Class I and Class II Divisions will compete by Class, Division,
bodyweight and Gender.