World Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships for
Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes
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Results from 2009 IBSA World Powerlifting & Benchpress:
Day 1 Benchpress
Day 2 Benchpress
Day 1 Powerlifting
Day 2 Powerlifting
2009 Lifter Nomination/Start List
Attention all lifters and referees: The nominations are now posted! Download the PDF files below to see where you are listed.
Benchpress Nomination/Start List
Powerlifting Nomination/Start List
Referee Nominations
Back to topEntry
Please download the entry and fill out all fields.
MS Word Doc
PDF Doc
Back to top2008 Results
Be sure to check to the results from last year's stellar event!
2008 Benchpress
2008 Powerlifting
Back to topPowerlifting
Powerlifting has gained a popular following through the years. Lifters who would like to train for a meet and test thier strength, wanted an option to compete on a National level, so National events were organized.
The IBSA offers this option for Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes and with the support of the USABA, we expect the 2009 edition of this event will be a stellar championship.
We are proud to host the 2009 World Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships for Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes.
Hotel
The meet will be held at the luxurious and affordable Hyatt Hotel in Miami, Florida.
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 South East Second Avenue
Miami, Florida, USA 33131-2197
Tel: +1 305 358 1234 Fax: +1 305 358 0529
Hotel Website:
www.miamiregency.hyatt.com
All team members are responsible for their hotel expenses. The organiser of this event will not pay for any hotel accommodations.
Please make your reservations by no later than June 01, 2009, in order to receive the discounted hotel rates.About the USABA
The United States Association of Blind Athletes enhances the lives of blind and visually impaired people by providing the opportunity for participation in sports and physical activity.
For more info the USABA visit them online at:www.usaba.org
Interested in USA Powerlifting?
We are USA Powerlifting, an organization founded in 1982 out of the need for drug tested powerlifting. This event is directed by event director Robert Keller.
For info on this event, contact Robert Keller at rhk@verizon.net
For info on other USA Powerlifting events, contact USA Powerlifting at:USAPowerlifting.com
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Press Release - IBSA World Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships
"The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is proud to announce the 2009 International Blind Sports Association’s (IBSA) Benchpress and Powerlifting World Championships will be...(Full IBSA Press Release)A special message from Mike Sophia, Dir of Miami-Dade Sports Commission:
"We are very pleased to be hosting the IBSA World Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships in Miami, and we are very proud of our great partnership with the sport of Powerlifting at both the national and international levels. We also look forward to the inspirational performances of these remarkable athletes who refuse to let a disability prevent them from competing at a very high level".
Mike Sophia
Executive Director
Miami-Dade Sports Commission
Peter Thorne, IBSA Vice-Chairman comments on upcoming Worlds:
"On July 6, 2009, the Hyatt Hotel, in Miami Florida will host, once more, international teams of blind and visually impaired athletes. These athletes come to Miami from every corner of the globe for both an awesome and inspiring World Championship event. These amazing blind athletes will demonstrate world class power. Their exciting performances can rival that of their sighted brother athletes. This world championship differs from all other World Championships as EVERY athlete to competing is already a champion by virtue of his or her presence on the lifting platform. Regardless of winning the gold or event placement, each and every one of these inspiring power athletes will leave Miami s they came -- TRUE CHAMPIONS. This is a truly moving event for everyone.I invite you to join me in Miami and support all these amazing young men and women."
Peter Thorne
Vice-Chairman
IBSA Powerlifting Committee
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