United Statescountry of origin
—first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
1disciplines & variants
1international bodies
Powerlifting is a strength sport. Its country of origin is the United States. The sport is governed internationally by European Powerlifting Federation. Wikidata lists 1 discipline or variant under it.
TypeStrength sports
Country of originUnited States
PractitionersPowerlifter, Powerlifting coach
Governing bodyEuropean Powerlifting Federation, International Powerlifting Federation
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
1
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Paralympic Games | 2 | 2016 | 2021 | 2016, 2021 |
| World Games | 6 | 1993 | 2025 | 1993, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2022, 2025 |
| Pacific Games | 5 | 2007 | 2023 | 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023 |
| Commonwealth Games | 3 | 2010 | 2018 | 2010, 2014, 2018 |
| African Games | 1 | 2003 | 2003 | 2003 |
Governance