Community · 23–25 October 2026
Power Meet 18
Classic powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting at Desert Barbell Strength Gym, Dubai. Whether you lift 25kg or 325kg, the platform is yours.
What is Power Meet?
Two sports, one weekend
Olympic weightlifting on Friday, classic powerlifting across Saturday and Sunday.
Every level
First-timers, record chasers and everyone in between. All are welcome on the platform.
Run properly
A world-class competition experience, from weigh-in to your final attempt.
Back home
Power Meet 18 returns to Desert Barbell, and the atmosphere that comes with it.
The weekend
Schedule
Weightlifting Club Competition
Friday 23 October 2026 · 4pm–9pm
Classic Powerlifting Club Competition
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October 2026
Final schedule and groupings are announced after registration closes. Location: Desert Barbell Strength Gym, Dubai.
Why compete
We build moments that matter.
Community is at our core, and you'll feel it the moment you walk through the door.
Electric atmosphere
Crowd energy that pushes you to your best lift.
Fair and well run
Properly judged, properly organised, and inclusive of every level.
Open to weightlifters
Olympic weightlifting now has its own competition day.
Proven credibility
17 editions, more than 1,200 athletes, and counting.
Other Information & FAQ
Who can register?
- Any lifter aged 16+, male or female, capable of 25 kg in squat, bench, deadlift
- 110 competitor limit for Powerlifting, 30 competitor limit for Weightlifting – first come, first served; early registration for club affiliates
- Register online only, via our website
- We cannot guarantee spaces for anyone. Fair play rules apply - first come, first serve!
Important information
Here are a few things you should know before you decide to compete at Power Meet.
- We follow the IPF and IWF equipment and competition rules including weight classes for men and women
- A singlet is required to compete - this is to help promote fair judging for all competitors
- This is ideal for lifters of ALL levels - complete beginners to experienced lifters
- This is a community focused event and suitable for the whole family
- This event is open for men and women to compete, minimum age of 16
- Desert Barbell promotes 'drug free and drug tested' sports. The Power Meet is a drug tested event
- International lifters will compete as guest lifters
Weight Classes
Classic Powerlifting:
Women's weight categories:
- 47.0 kg Class up to 47.0 kg
- 52.0 kg Class from 47.01 kg up to 52.0 kg
- 57.0 kg Class from 52.01 kg up to 57.0 kg
- 63.0 kg Class from 57.01 kg up to 63.0 kg
- 69.0 kg Class from 63.01 kg up to 69.0 kg
- 76.0 kg Class from 69.01 kg up to 76.0 kg
- 84.0 kg Class from 72.01 kg up to 84.0 kg
- 84.0+ kg Class from 84.01 kg up to unlimited
Men's weight categories:
- 59.0 kg Class up to 59.0 kg
- 66.0 kg Class from 59.01 kg up to 66.0 kg
- 74.0 kg Class from 66.01 kg up to 74.0 kg
- 83.0 kg Class from 74.01 kg up to 83.0 kg
- 93.0 kg Class from 83.01 kg up to 93.0 kg
- 105.0 kg Class from 93.01 kg up to 105.0 kg
- 120.0 kg Class from 105.01 kg up to 120.0 kg
- 120.0+ kg Class from 120.01 kg up to unlimited
Weightlifting
Women's weight categories:
- 48kg (Up to 48kg)
- 53kg (48.01kg1 - 53kg)
- 58kg (53.01kg - 58kg)
- 63kg (58.01kg - 63kg)
- 69kg (63.01kg - 69kg)
- 77kg (69.01kg - 77kg)
- 86kg (77.01kg - 86kg)
- +86kg (86.01 kg and above)
Men's weight categories:
- 60kg (Up to 60kg)
- 65kg (60.01kg1 - 65kg)
- 71kg (65.01kg - 71kg)
- 79kg (71.01kg - 79kg)
- 88kg (79.01kg - 88kg)
- 94kg (88.01kg - 94kg)
- 110kg (94.01kg - 110kg)
- +110kg (110.01 kg and above)
Are there age categories?
No, The Power Meet is an 'open' competition, which means all age groups compete in the open class. However, we will award the best overall juniors and master lifters!
Term's & Conditions
Please ensure to read the T&Cs before registering this this event:
Power Meet Terms & Conditions
Power Meet Records
Past Results & Rankings
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Registration is open for both competitions.