The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender) Powerlifting Union have today issued a response to the recent announcement by USA Powerlifting (USAPL) regarding their decision to introduce a new MX Division for athletes of all genders. (see their enclosed press release). Their new division means that Trans, Intersex and Non Binary folks will be welcome to […]
LGBT POWERLIFTING UNION
ADVOCACY – DIVERSITY – STRENGTH
The LGBT Powerlifting Union are a group of athletes, with focus on giving LGBT Powerlifters representation with both mainstream and LGBT Sports organisations.
We have recently been negotiating with the Federation of Gay Games about inclusion of Powerlifting in Gay Games XI in Hong Kong.
We have recently we have been helping mainstream organisations create their Trans policies, to make sure they are as inclusive and fair as possible.
LGBT IPC 2021
The LGBT International Powerlifting Championships are currently organised by “The Union”, as an unsanctioned fun competition, to encourage LGBT Participation in the sport.
We currently offer Novice, Closed, Open categories for participants, which gives LGBT athletes as much choice as possible to compete. (See competition rules for more details of this).
LGBT IPC started in 2017 and in 2018 was the first sports event in the world to offer an MX third gender category, welcoming Trans, Non Binary and Intersex athletes to compete. The LGBT IPC 2019 and 2021 will also have an MX Category !
In 2021 LGBT will take place in Blackpool, UK
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Recent Posts
- PRESS RELEASE: “LGBT Powerlifting Union Issues Response To The Introduction of a MX Division by USA Powerlifting”.
- LGBT International Powerlifting Championships 2021 – Registration Open !
- LGBT IPC 2020 – Postponed Until 2021 !
- LGBT International Championships Blackpool 2020 – Partners Poster !
- The LGBT International Powerlifting Championships Announce their theme for 2020 – “Empowerment”.
Website Index
- 1. WEEKEND PROGRAMME OF EVENTS – LGBT IPC 2021
- 2. COMPETITION DETAILS 2021 & PREVIOUS RESULTS
- 4. ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS 2021
- 5. COMPETITION RULES 2021
- 6. CONTACT US 2021
- 7. MEET THE TEAM 2021
- 8. GAY GAMES POWERLIFTING – PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
- 9. GRACE, GRIT & GLORY – TRANSLIVING MAGAZINE MARCH 2018
- INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY OF LGBT+ POWERLIFTING
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