The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 World Classic Championships are set to get underway in St Julians, Malta, from June 11-18, 2023 The event is billed as the biggest-ever IPF Classic World Championship — over 400 athletes representing 65 different countries comprise the roster.

The IPF will livestream every session of the competition for free on the Olympics YouTube channel and on the IPF’s Facebook page. Two sessions will be broadcast live on Eurosport, with further highlights packages being broadcast to millions across Europe and Asia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Athletes to Watch

Every weight class is packed with big-name lifters. Below are some of the top names to look out for.

• Taylor Atwood (74KG) — top-ranked raw lifter in the IPF
• Jesus Olivares(+120KG)— the biggest raw total in the IPF
• Amanda Lawrence (84KG) — three-time world champion
• Bonica Brown (+84KG)— many-time world champion, both raw and equipped
• Prescillia Bavoil (63KG)— top-ranked raw female lifter in the IPF

[Related: Daiki Kodama (83KG) Bench Presses IPF Raw World Record 230.5 Kilograms]

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Related: Austin Perkins (75KG) Scores New All-Time World Record Raw Squat of 305 Kilograms]

Full Livestream Schedule

The IPF has adopted a “Prime Time format,” with the eight best lifters in each weight class lifting in the evening session and the rest (the B groups) lifting in the morning or afternoon sessions. The lifters are ranked on their nominated totals, which represent the athlete’s best result in the last year. The full roster with nominated totals is available on Goodlift: http://goodlift.info/live.php

Note: All times CET. The schedule is subject to change:

Sunday, June 11

• Men’s 59KG —  9:00 a.m.
• Opening Ceremony — 12:30 p.m.
• Women’s 47KG — 1:00 p.m.
• Women’s 52KG — 5:00 p.m.

Monday, June 12

• Men’s 66KG | B group — 10:00 a.m.
• Women’s 57KG | B group — 2:30 p.m.
• Men’s 66KG | A group — 7:00 p.m. — Prime Time
• Women’s 57KG | A group — 7:00 p.m. — Prime Time

Tuesday, June 13

• Women’s 63KG | B group — 10:00 a.m.
• Men’s 74KG | B group — 2:00 p.m.
• Women’s 63KG | A group — 7:00 p.m. — Prime Time
• Men’s 74KG | A group — 7:00 p.m. — Prime Time

Wednesday, June 14

• Rest Day

Thursday, June 15

• Women’s 69KG | B group — 9:00 a.m.
• Men’s 83KG | B group — 1:00 p.m.
• Women’s 69KG | A group — 7:00 p.m. — Prime Time
• Men’s 83KG | A group — 7:00 p.m. — Prime Time

Friday, June 16

• Women’s 76KG | B group — 9:00 a.m.
• Men’s 93KG class | B group — 1:00 p.m.
• Women’s 76KG | A group — 8:00 p.m. — Prime Time
• Men’s 93KG | A group — 8:00 p.m. — Prime Time

Saturday, June 17

• Men’s 105KG class | B group — 8:00 a.m.
• Men’s 120KG class | B group — 12:30 p.m.
• Women’s 84KG class — 4:30 p.m.
• Men’s 105KG | A group — 8:00 p.m. — Prime Time
• Men’s 120KG | A group — 8:00 p.m. — Prime Time

Sunday, June 18

• Women’s +84KG | B group — 10:30 a.m.
• Men’s +120KG | B group — 10:30 a.m.
• Women’s +84KG | A group — 3:00 p.m. — Prime Time
• Men’s +120KG | A group — 3:00 p.m. — Prime Time

Every session will be streamed live on the Olympics YouTube channel and the IPF Facebook fan page. The Friday and Sunday Prime Time sessions will be broadcast live on TV on the Eurosport 1 and Eurosport Asia sports channels.

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