Paralympic Legend Amalia Perez and Other Stars to Watch at La Chapelle Arena on Day Three of Paris 2024 Para Powerlifting

Friday, 6 September, marks an exciting day at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as four new Para Powerlifting champions will be crowned at the La Chapelle Arena. The day's competition will feature two finals in the afternoon and two more in the evening. Here’s a rundown of the key events and athletes to keep an eye on.

Afternoon Champions

The action kicks off with the men's up to 72kg final, where Malaysian sensation Bonnie Bunyau Gustin is expected to shine. As the reigning Paralympic and world champion, as well as the current world record holder (231kg, set at the Dubai 2023 World Championships), Gustin is the man to beat. His impressive rise began in 2019, and he has only grown stronger since, adding numerous titles to his name. It will be exciting to see if he can defend his Paralympic crown.

Challenging Gustin will be Egypt’s Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Mahmoud Attia and Italy’s Donato Telesca, who took silver at the 2023 World Championships. China's Hu Peng, a Rio 2016 silver medallist, will also be in the mix, adding further intensity to the competition.

Following the men's final, the women's up to 61kg category promises to be a closely contested battle. Mexican powerlifting legend Amalia Perez, a four-time Paralympic gold medallist, will face Nigeria’s Mark Onyinyechi, who currently holds the world record at 146kg (set at the Dubai 2023 World Championships). Perez, who has dominated the sport for years, will be aiming for yet another gold, while Onyinyechi seeks to assert her dominance with a victory. China’s Cui Jianjin will also be in the running, hoping to secure her first Paralympic gold.

Evening Stars

In the evening session, the women's up to 67kg final will feature China’s Tan Yujiao, the reigning Paralympic and world champion, who is also the world record holder (141kg, achieved at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games). With such impressive credentials, Tan is heavily favored to win, but the competition will be fierce.

The day will conclude with the men's up to 80kg final, which promises to be one of the most thrilling events of the day. Iranian powerlifter Rostami Roohallah will look to defend his Paralympic title, but he will face stiff competition from China’s Gu Xiaofei. Roohallah is also the reigning world champion and holds the world record at 241kg, set at the Bangkok 2021 World Cup. Gu, who has consistently finished in second place at the London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, will be determined to finally claim the top spot.

Conclusion

With a mix of experienced legends and emerging stars, day three of Para Powerlifting at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is set to deliver intense and exciting competition. From Amalia Perez’s quest for yet another gold to Bonnie Bunyau Gustin’s dominance, Friday's events at La Chapelle Arena will showcase the strength and determination of these incredible athletes.

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