Powerlifting should be in the Olympics

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Due to the popularity of the sport and the amount of athletes it commits, powerlifting should be in the Olympics.

Powerlifting uses the similar components but with bench press, the sport has grown over the years and has become increasingly popular with over 100,000 following the IPF page.

The government need to put powerlifting in the Olympics alongside Para-powerlifting as the sport is so established. Recruiting over hundreds of countries to join in this sport, many young and old of different background. The sport even has well established weight classes, and shows both female and male representatives.

The sport will only perform classic.
There will strict guidelines and regulations for all aspects of the sports.
Only Bench, Squat and Deadlifts will be performed.

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Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for the International Olympic Committee.

Timeline

8 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 13 Apr 2021

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