On day two of the competition, Great Britain’s Olivia Broome and China’s Jinping Xiao are expected to dominate the women’s up to 50kg category.
Egypt’s Rehab Ahmed is the top contender in the women’s up to 55kg event. For the men’s up to 59kg category, China’s Qi Yongkai is the frontrunner, while China’s Zou Yi is also a strong competitor in the men’s up to 65kg event.
On September 5th at the La Chapelle Arena, four Paralympic champions will be crowned during day two of the Para Powerlifting competition—two in the afternoon and two more in the evening.
Here’s your guide to the full schedule and key athletes to watch in Paris on day two.
The Champions
The day will kick off with the women’s up to 50kg final, promising an exhilarating start. Great Britain’s Olivia Broome, the reigning world champion and Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist, is favored to win.
However, the recent rise of new talent at World Cup events could make for a thrilling competition. China’s Jinping Xiao recently set an Asian record with a 123kg lift in Tbilisi, while notable competitors such as China’s Hu Dandan and Nigeria’s Esther Oyema (world record holder with 131kg) will be absent.
Following this will be the men’s up to 59kg final. China’s Qi Yongkai, the defending Paralympic and world champion, is the leading contender.
Also expected to make an impact are El Salvador’s Herbert Aceituno, a medallist at Tokyo 2020 and Dubai 2023 Worlds, and Iran’s Mohsen Bakhtiar, who has had a strong season.
The world record in this category, held by Egypt’s Osman (211kg) since Rio 2016, will be a benchmark to watch.
Evening Stars
The evening session begins with the women’s up to 55kg final, featuring Egypt’s Rehab Ahmed. Ahmed, the current world champion and world record holder (135kg), is also a Tokyo 2020 silver medallist in the lower weight category (-50kg).
The day will conclude with the men’s up to 65kg final, where China’s Zou Yi, the reigning world champion and world record holder (222kg), will be a strong competitor.
Keep an eye on Iran’s Amir Jafari Arangeh, who is eager to turn his Tokyo 2020 silver into gold and also earned silver at Dubai 2023 Worlds.
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