It was recently announced that America’s Premiere Powerlifting Organization, USA Powerlifting will be part of the Arnold Sports Festival in 2008.
USA Powerlifting considers itself the leading powerlifting organization in the United States and as such is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), the governing body of powerlifting internationally. USA Powerlifting membership includes more than 5,500 men and women who compete with an organizational commitment to drug free performance.
The IPF is the oldest and largest international governing body for the sport of powerlifting, and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Founded in 1971, the IPF includes member federations from more than 100 countries. The IPF also has an established relationship with WADA and pursues the strictest of antidoping procedures.
Dr. Larry Maile, President of USA Powerlifting, added, “USA Powerlifting is committed to the honor and integrity of competitive powerlifting. We are thrilled to join the Arnold Sports Festival in the presentation of this sport on a fair competitive platform emphasizing honor and respect. Our international affiliation with the esteemed International Powerlifting Federation will bring added attention to the sport and the Arnold Sports Festival.”
Friday, April 13, 2007
USA Powerlifting at the Arnold
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