 "Google Doodle celebrates Paralympics 2024")
Google Doodle celebrates Paralympics 2024
To mark this event, Google Doodle shows a blue bird living in a big baguette and a little brown bird resting on it eating a piece of bread.
The official page of Google Doodle reads, “The wait is over, the weights are on. Get ready for today’s Para Powerlifting event at Aréna Porte de La Chappelle!”
What are the powerlifting rules?
There are certain rules associated with powerlifting. According to these rules, competitors must reduce the bar to their chest, keeping it stationary there and press it back up to full arm extension with locked elbows. The competitions are done in multiple weight categories.
For men, the weight categories are 49 kg, 54 kg, 59 kg, 65 kg, 72 kg, 80 kg, 88 kg, 97 kg, 107 kg, and over 107 kg. While women compete in 41 kg, 45 kg, 50 kg, 55 kg, 61 kg, 67 kg, 73 kg, 79 kg, 86 kg, and over 86 kg weight categories.
During the event, athletes lie on a bench, which is specially designed for this purpose. After lifting the barbell at arm’s length, athletes must wait with locked elbows and control the bar till the Chief Referee gives the signal to begin.
First Published: Sep 05 2024 | 11:57 AM IST
