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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Why Powerlifting Should Not Be in the Olympics

by Myles Kantor

“A periodic topic in powerlifting discussions is the addition of the sport to the Olympic Games.  Through the International Powerlifting Federation (hereafter the IPF), powerlifting is part of the World Games, which operates “under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee.”  For some powerlifters, Olympic inclusion is a long-sought dream that would mean great things.  In this article, I will discuss why IOC recognition would likely have horrible consequences for powerlifting.”


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