1 . It will b e a n open tournament conducted in 2 rounds namely

prelims a n d finals.

2 . Only the t o p 3 contestants o f e a c h category will compete in

t h e finals.

3 . The e v e n t will b e b a s e d o n weight categories f o r men a n d o p e n

for w o m e n .

4 . Weight categories (only for men):

a . Below 5 9 k g

b . 6 6 kg

c . - 7 4 kg

d . 8 3 kg

e . Above 8 3 kg

5 . Powerlifting will b e conducted in 3 rounds namely:

a . Squats

b . Bench press

c . Deadlift

6 . The points will b e awarded based o n the weight lifted in e a c h

round, in Kgs. The highest weight lifted i n all t h e attempts will b e

t a k e n a s t h e max weight.

7 . The total points will b e calculated b y adding t h e max weight

lifted i n t h e 3 rounds.

8 . The person lifting t h e maximum weight will b e declared the

winner o f e a c h category.

9 . T h e OVERALL CHAMPION will b e d e c i d e d b a s e d o n t h e IPF GL

Formula.

10. The validity of the lift will b e decided by the judges, and the

decision of t h e j u d g e s s t a n d s final.

11 . Participants are expected t o show up in proper lifting attire

(shorts, t shirt, sports wear and that jeans a r e n o t allowed)

1 2 . Players are allowed t o wear safety equipment like belts and

gloves, a n d are encouraged t o bring their own equipment, if

possible.

1 3 . Players will not b e allowed t o use performance enhancing

equipment like sling-shot bands, single/multi ply suits, knee braces.