IAWA Disability Lifting

The Lifters and Officials at the 2025 IAWA British Disability & West Country Open Championships

Disability Liaison Officer – Neil Keddy

Tel: 07846391814 Email: neil.keddy77@gmail.com

List of IAWA Disability Lifts and Rules – Please refer to main IAWA Rule Book in the Downloads section

(Seated Class or Standing Classes)
I 1 (Seated) Deadlift
I 2 (Seated) Deadlift 2” Bar
I 3 (Seated) Trap Bar Deadlift
I 4 (Seated) One Hand Dumbbell Press
I 5 (Seated) Barbell Clean and Press
I 6 (Seated) Clean and Press 2” Bar
I 7 (Seated) Crucifix
I 8 Bench Press (Para)
I 9 Pullover and Press
I 10 Stiff Arm Pullover

At the 2024 IAWA World Council Meeting, IAWA Disability Lifts were granted World Record Status. You can view the current World Records here (sections 31-36) – Maintained by Chris Bass (IAWA Records Registrar)

IAWA Disability British Records – Maintained by Chris Bass (IAWA Records Registrar)

Physical Impairment Diagnosis Form

Latest Results from the 2025 British Disability Championship