Powerlifting Paralympics

2024 - 9 - 5

Powerlifting at the Paris 2024 Paralympics: Weights, Wows, and Witty Doodles!

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Get ready to cheer on incredible athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympics as they lift weights and spirits, all while Google gives a humorous nod with baguette-lifting doodles!

As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Paralympics begins, powerlifting enthusiasts are gearing up for an electrifying experience. The competition is fierce with top athletes like Great Britain's Olivia Broome and China's Jinping Xiao entering the spotlight in the women's up to 55kg category. Rumor has it that a nail-biting showdown is in store with Ukraine's Mariana Shevchuk aiming to lift her way to glory. The anticipation surrounding these athletes is palpable, as they prepare to showcase immense strength and resilience on the world stage.

Google has added its unique flair to the festivities by unveiling a delightful doodle to celebrate the powerlifting events. Featuring a comical depiction of a bird lifting a giant baguette as if it were a barbell, this doodle not only brings a smile but also highlights the fun spirit of the Paralympics. The doodle encourages viewers to tune in and experience the incredible feats of the competitors while enjoying a bit of humor. Talk about lifting spirits while lifting weights!

On the first day of competition, China was a force to be reckoned with as Guo Lingling set a new world record in the up to 45kg class, sending ripples of excitement through the arena. France's representatives, Alex Adelaïde and Axel Bourlon, though finishing in sixth place, demonstrated commendable skill and persistence. The camaraderie between athletes from various nations illustrates the true essence of the Paralympics – unity, strength, and support amongst competitors.

As the games progress, the festivities will only continue to grow. Spectators can expect thrilling displays of powerlifting prowess, and the atmosphere in Paris is sure to be electrified by cheers of encouragement. So, whether you're watching for the records being shattered or enjoying the charming doodles, the Paris 2024 Paralympics promises to be a memorable experience for spectators of all ages.

Interesting Fact: Did you know that powerlifting became a medal event in the Paralympics in 1984? With its roots dating back to earlier competitions, this sport has played a vital role in showcasing the strength and determination of differently-abled athletes.

Another fun tidbit – Google has made it a tradition to create playful doodles to highlight significant sports events, showing their support and engaging audiences while celebrating athletic talents! So, make sure to catch those doodles and cheer for your favorite powerlifters!

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Paris 2024 | Para powerlifting preview: The ones to watch on day two (International Paralympic Committee)

Great Britain's Olivia Broome and China's Jinping Xiao are favourite in women's up to 55kg while a showdown is expected between Ukraine's Mariana Shevchuk ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: 'Wait is over, weights are on,' Google ... (Livemint)

Google unveiled a special Doodle for the Paris Paralympics 2024, celebrating powerlifting. The doodle highlights wheelchair tennis and encourages spectators ...

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games | Para powerlifting: One world record ... (Olympic Channel)

Alex Adelaïde and Axel Bourlon, the two French representatives in today's different categories, could not do better than a sixth-place finish for the former ...

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Google Doodle commemorates Paralympic powerlifting event with ... (The Indian Express)

Google Doodle Today, Powerlifting: To commemorate the event on September 5, the Google Doodle shows a huge bird lifting a big baguette like a barbell.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: China shines in powerlifting as Guo ... (Sportstar)

China's women dominated the first day of powerlifting at the Paris Paralympics as Guo Lingling improved her world record in the up to 45kg class on ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates Powerlifting ... (India.com)

New Delhi: In a sweet gesture, Google updated its doodle on September 5 commemorating the powerlifting event at the ongoing 2024 Paralympics in Paris, ...

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Google Doodle lifts spirits (and baguettes!) to highlight powerlifting ... (India Times)

Google's latest doodle celebrates the Paris 2024 Paralympics by featuring powerlifting, with its signature blue Summer Games bird lifting a baguette like a ...

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Paris Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrating Powerlifting ... (ABP Live)

Powerlifting was first introduced at the Paralympics in 1984, although weightlifting debuted earlier at the 1964 Tokyo Games.

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Paralympic Games Paris 2024: Google's Doodle lifts spirits with ... (The Economic Times)

Google has updated its doodle to celebrate the Powerlifting event at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The doodle features a chicken lifting a loaf of ...

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Google Doodle celebrates Paralympics 2024 powerlifting with ... (Business Standard)

Weightlifting was first added to the Olympics in 1964 while powerlifting was added 20 years later in 1984. This powerlifting was first included in 1984.

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Paralympics 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates Powerlifting (Jagran Josh)

Google Doodle celebrates Paralympic powerlifting, highlighting the strength and spirit of athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Venezuelan mother pushes her way to Paralympics record in ... (The Pioneer)

FILE -Venezuela's Clara Sarahy Fuentes Monasterio prepares to lift during women's 41kg powerlifting final at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Thursday, Aug.

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Paris 2024: Third time lucky for Rehab Ahmed, Clara Fuentes makes ... (International Paralympic Committee)

Egyptian takes Games title after silver in Rio and Tokyo, Clara Fuentes makes Paralympic history for Venezuela.

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Bakhtiar takes bronze at powerlifting: 2024 Paralympic Games (Tehran Times)

TEHRAN - Iran's para powerlifter Mohsen Bakhtiar won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday.

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Venezuela powerlifting champ and and new mother sets ... (Porterville Recorder)

PARIS (AP) — Venezuela's powerlifting champion didn't know when her hands would stop trembling after setting a Games record at the Paris Paralympics on ...

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Lottie McGuinness fourth on Paralympic powerlifting debut (Leigh Journal)

Lottie McGuinness insists she's just getting started after making her Paralympic debut. Former England manager Gareth Southgate, in Paris to cheer on the team, ...

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Live Paralympics 2024 Updates, Day 9: Praveen Kumar wins gold in ... (The Economic Times)

India's Paralympic schedule for today: 1.30 PM: Para Canoe- Men's KL1 200m heats- Yash Kumar 1.38 PM: Para Athletics- Women's 200m T12 (R1)- Simran Sharma

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Paralympics 2024 India Live Updates, Day 9: Powerlifter Kasthuri ... (Firstpost)

Paralympics 2024 India Live Updates, Day 9: India target glory in canoe, athletics and powerlifting on 6 September.

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Paralympics 2024 LIVE Day 9: Praveen Kumar Wins Historic High ... (NDTVSports.com)

Paris 2024 Paralympics Games LIVE Updates: Long jumper Praveen Kumar won India's sixth gold medal at Paris Paralympics 2024 in the men's T64 event.

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Paris Paralympics 2024, Day 9, LIVE Updates: Praveen Kumar wins ... (Sportstar)

Paris 2024 Paralympics: Kapil Parmar wins historic judo bronze medal for India. Kapil Parmar bagged India's first ever Paralympic medal in judo, ...

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Fatma Elyan Secures Silver Medal In Women's Powerlifting at the ... (Egyptian Streets)

Fatma Elyan, Egypt's powerlifting champion, secured a silver in the women's up to 67kg para powerlifting competition. Held at La Chapelle Arena, ...

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Venezuela powerlifting champ and new mother sets Paralympics ... (WZDX)

Venezuela's powerlifting champion doesn't know when her hands will stop trembling after setting a Games record at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

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UPDATED [Paralympics]: Onyinyechi Mark wins Nigeria's first gold ... (The Punch)

Nigerian powerlifter Onyinyechi Mark has won the gold medal in the women's 61kg powerlifting category at the ongoing Paris Paralympics in France, ...

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Paralympics: Onyinyechi Mark Wins Nigeria's First Gold Medal, Sets ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Nigeria's Onyinyechi Mark has shattered the Paralympic record in the women's 61kg powerlifting category, lifting an astounding 145kg.

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Onyinyechi Mark sets multiple World Records to win Nigeria's first ... (Making of Champions)

Her journey began with an impressive 140kg, a lift that would have been good enough to medal, taking an early lead and positioning herself strongly for the GOLD ...

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Mark Shatters World Record To Claim Powerlifting Gold At 2024 ... (thewillnigeria)

September 06, (THEWILL) – Onyinyechi Mark has made history at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris by winning Nigeria's first gold medal.

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2024 Paralympics: Nworgu Wins Silver For Nigeria In Powerlifting (The Whistler NG)

Nigeria's Esther Nworgu won a silver medal in the women's 41kg para powerlifting event at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics on Wednesday. Nworgu lifted.

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Ejike places 4th in women's Para powerlifting 67kg class at the Paris ... (Making of Champions)

In her second attempt of 137kg, the three-time Paralympic Champion registered a no-lift, automatically bumping her to Bronze medal position. The Nigerian hoped ...

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