Paralympic powerlifting has been competed at every Summer Paralympics since 1984. Weightlifting had been on the Paralympic program since 1964; however, after the 1992 Games the IPC decided to drop weightlifting and hold powerlifting events only. Women first competed in the sport at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics.
Summary
Paralympic records
The International Paralympic Committee recognises the heaviest weights lifted in powerlifting events at the Paralympic Games.
Men
♦ denotes a performance that is also a current world record
Women
♦ denotes a performance that is also a current world record
Medal summary
Updated to 2020 Summer Paralympics.