POWERLIFTING COMPETITION

24-25.5.2025 | SAT-SUN | RISING GYM

1^st FLR. NOVOTEL HOTEL FUJ.UAE

POWERLIFTING - is an individual sport where the goal is to lift the most amount of weight possible in the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

Athletes have three attempts in each lift to reach their maximum capacity and must follow strict technique rules so that everyone is compared equally.

The heaviest squat, bench press, and deadlift that are successfully lifted are added up to give a “POWERLIFTING TOTAL”.

This total is what’s used to rank athletes amongst each other.

RISING SHOWDOWN - is classic powerlifting competition organized by

RISING gym and supported by UAE BBF. “RISING SHOWDOWN” following IPF classic powerlifting rules.

To see Classic Powerlifting rules please visit official IPF web site.

WOMEN’S WEIGHT CLASSES

Light weight class up to 57.0 kg

(combining three weight classes 47kg,52kg,57kg).

Middle weight class starting from 57.01 up to 69.0kg

(combining two weight classes 63kg, 69kg).

Heavy weight class starting from 69.01kg

combining thee weight classes (76kg, 84kg, 84kg+).

MEN’S WEIGHT CLASSES

Light weight class up to 74.0 kg

(combining three weight classes 59kg, 66kg, 74kg).

Middle weight class starting from 74.01kg up to 93.0kg

(combining two weight classes 83kg, 93kg).

Heavy weight class starting from 93.01kg

combining thee weight classes (105kg, 120kg, 120+kg).

Winners in each weight category will be decided by the IPF goodlift points

Overall winners will be decided as well by the IPF goodlift points

Winners in each weight category will be awarded with cash prices and gifts from our sponsors

Overall winners will be awarded as well with cash prices and gifts from our sponsors

YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR WEIGHT CLASS UP TO MAY 1.
Athletes may be accompanied by a coach or handler.
Spectators are permitted.
Random drug testing will be held by uae BBF.
Keep in my mind if you are not member of uae bbf you must purchase a 2 year membership with uae bbf federation at the day of competition.
Competitors must have a valid EBBF membership, which requires them to be residents of the UAE.
We allow guest lifters from other IPF-affiliated federations to compete, provided they have a No Objection Certificate from their federation.
Please note that guest lifters cannot contend for placings.
Respect the venue and equipment.

ALL lifters must wear singlet.

Long length singlets are permitted

Athletes must wear T-shirt under their singlet at all times.

Athletes must wear shoes during their competition lifts.

LONG SOCKS must be worn by each athletes during their deadlift.

ALLOWED : Belt, knee sleeves and wrist wraps.

NOT ALLOWED : lifting suits, straps, elbow sleeves, supportive bench press shirt, knee wraps and elbow wraps.

The equipment must be IPF approved

Standard Room

Breakfast Included : 285 Single & 325 Double Bookings

Promo Code: RISING MAY 2025

Above room rates are per night inclusive of all taxes & service charges.
3 Pieces of laundry per person per day
Buffet Breakfast at Flavors restaurant
Above room rates are valid during mentioned dates i.e. 23-26 May 2025
Guest needs to call or email the hotel reservation department to confirm the booking:
H6822-RE@accor.com / 092034852
The above offers are based on the availability of the hotel while confirming the booking.

Bookings need to be guaranteed by credit card
and guests can pay upon arrival at the hotel reception