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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2021 USA Powerlifting Immediately Suspended From IPF For Drug Testing (Anchorage, AK) USA Powerlifting received the judgment from the IPF Doping Hearing Panel. Despite our plea to allow nominated athletes to compete, much like the IOC and IPF did for Russia (ROC), The IPF has denied athletes the right to compete. We are essentially being suspended for too much drug testing and not for doping violations. A 12-month suspension for Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2021   (Anchorage, AK) We want to update our members and follow-up to the July 30, 2021 Press Release regarding the IPF charges of USA Powerlifting with failing to comply with the WADA Code, and the threat of fines and suspension. As anticipated, the IPF made new changes to their Doping Hearing Panel (DHP) procedures in order to rush to judgement: Arbitration Judge appointed by IPF, 1 day notice Arbitration Read More

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2021 USA Powerlifting Continues The Fight For Drug Free Powerlifting: Threatened With Fines and Suspensions We will continue to openly share updates on the challenges with the IPF. USA Powerlifting exists to provide the best drug-free powerlifting platform in the world for our members and will do whatever it takes to preserve a clean platform. High-level overview: The International Powerlifting Federation EC (IPF EC) has recently voted to appoint Read More

USA Powerlifting Returns to Lombard Illinois for the 2022 High School and Collegiate National Championships USA Powerlifting is proud to announce it will return to Westin Lombard (Illinois) for the 2022 High School National Powerlifting Championships and the 2022 Collegiate National Powerlifting Championships. Westin Lombard, just outside of Chicago, played host to the 2019 Open National and Raw National Championships and was one of the most popular events in history. Many thousands of athletes, supporters, Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2021 USA Powerlifting Awaits Confirmation From the IPF Regarding Athlete Nominations For International Events USA Powerlifting is ready and prepared to begin the athlete nomination process for the 2021 NAPF Championships and the 2021 IPF World Championships. However, due to unresolved issues with the IPF, it is unclear whether or not the IPF will penalize athletes we nominate and block them from competing in international events. Ensuring our athletes have Read More

USA Powerlifting is seeking a dynamic, self-starter to assist USA Powerlifting’s social media team. This internship is the perfect opportunity to build upon the skills you have through real-world, hands-on work experience at a national non-profit organization. Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our marketing agency and social media team on creating content and expanding our social media presence. Hours: PT, approx. 10hrs week depending on projects Pay: Depending Read More