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WPC World Powerlifting Championship, Durban, South Africa

November 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - November 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

MEET INFO – WPC WORLD POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

4-9 NOVEMBER – SOUTH AFRICA, DURBAN, KZN

MEET INFORMATION

 

Location:                    https://www.onomohotels.com/en/hotel/onomo-hotel-durban/

Onomo Hotel, 56 KE Masinga Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, 4025

Book your stay at Onomo Hotel with discount code WPCWD25

Meet Director:            Zane Ison, WPC-South Africa President – wpcsazane@gmail.com

Juanese Ison, WPC SA Exco – wpcsaJison@gmail.com

Dates:                         Tuesday 4th – Sunday 9th November, 2025

LIFTING SCHEDULE

 

Note: Weigh-in periods will be 24 hours before lifting; weigh-in sessions will be from 09:00 am to 11:00 am and from 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm.

 

DAY 1 – TUESDAY, 04 NOVEMBER 2025

Competition   Gender Classes Weight Category
Full Power RAW Female All Classes All Categories
Full Power RAW Male Open, Teen and Junior All Categories
Full Power Special Olympics Male & Female All Classes All Categories

 

DAY 2 – WEDNESDAY, 05 NOVEMBER 2025

Competition   Gender Classes Weight Category
Full Power Equipped Female All Classes All Categories
Full Power Equipped Male All Classes All Categories
Bench Press & Deadlift Only Special Olympics Male & Female All Classes All Categories

 

DAY 3 – THURSDAY, 06 NOVEMBER 2025

Competition   Gender Classes Weight Category
Full Power RAW Male Masters All Categories
Full Power Classic RAW Male Masters & Teen All Categories

 

DAY 4 – FRIDAY, 07 NOVEMBER 2025

Competition   Gender Classes Weight Category
Full Power Classic RAW Male Open & Junior All Categories
Bench Press Only RAW Male and Female All Classes All Categories

 

DAY 5 – SATURDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 2025

Competition   Gender Classes Weight Category
Full Power Classic RAW Female All Classes All Categories
Bench Press Only Equipped Male and Female All Classes All Categories

 

DAY 6 – SUNDAY, 09 NOVEMBER 2025

Competition   Gender Classes Weight Category
Deadlift Only RAW Male and Female All Classes All Categories
Deadlift Only Equipped Male and Female All Classes All Categories

 

MEET INFORMATION

 

Location:                    https://www.onomohotels.com/en/hotel/onomo-hotel-durban/

/ Accommodation    Onomo Hotel, 56 KE Masinga Rd, Stamford Hill, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, 4025

Book your stay at Onomo Hotel with discount code WPCWD25

 

Flights per day:          Flights will be shared on World Powerlifting Congress SA facebook page the night before the lifter is due to lift. This can only be done once all weigh-ins have been completed.

 

Competition Start:      Please note that competitions will start strictly at 9 AM each morning. We kindly ask all participants to arrive early, allowing ample time for warm-ups and preparation. This will ensure a smooth and timely progression of the event.

 

Prize Giving:               To honor the achievements of our athletes, prize-giving ceremonies will take place every day after the final lifts have been completed. This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of all competitors.. Please note that this time will depend on when the competition is completed.

Entry Fees:                  Entry Deadline- August 17, 2025. Entries must be received by Zane Ison only via e-mail wpcsazane@gmail.com by this date. A penalty of $20 will be imposed on any individual who exceeds the deadline.

Entry Fee- $125.00 USD

Athletes have the following entry options for the competition:

Full Power

Bench Press Only

Deadlift Only

Please note that there will be an additional entry fee of $60 for every additional entry.

 

Competition Shirts:     More information regarding direct ordering will be provided soon. Please stay tuned for updates!

 

Photographer:           Details about how to directly order photography services will be shared shortly. Check back for more information!

 

 

 

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Details

  • Start: November 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am
  • End: November 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm