history of powerlifting?

Question

Does anyone out there know the history of powerlifting?
For example; why 3 exercises?
Why don't they use a power rack, for safety, when lifting?
Why the belt, knee wraps?

Thanks.

Answer 1

The long tradition of Powerlifting in the Paralympics began at the 1964 Paralympic Games in Tokyo under the name "Weightlifting", where only lifters with a spinal cord injury were allowed to compete. Over the next few years, Powerlifting underwent a major transition to include other disability groups and incorporate rules identical to those of Powerlifting competitions for able-bodied. During the General Assembly in Barcelona in 1992, the decision was made to include only "Powerlifting" in the Paralympics rather than "Weightlifting".

Answer 2

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Answer 3

power lifiting is mental also