2026 World Classic Open Powerlifting Champions who total at least 95% of the world record total.
Top performing runner-up at worlds based on their total as a % of the world record total, with a total at least 95% of the world record total.
Top performing athlete from each unrepresented IPF region at worlds with a total at least 95% of the world record total, up to a max of 10 men and 10 women.
Top performing athletes from worlds ranked on their total as a % of the world record total, up to a max of 10 men and 10 women.
Two slots to be selected by SBD.
QUALIFICATION PROCESS
FIRST ROUND
World Classic Open Powerlifting Champions in the calendar year of the Event, who total at least 95% of the classic open world record total for their division, reflecting IPF records as of the day before the relevant World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships.
SECOND ROUND
The top performing athlete placing second in their division at the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in the calendar year of the event, ranked according to the percentage of the classic open world record total for their division, who total at least 95% of the classic open world record total for their division, reflecting IPF records as of the day before the relevant World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships.
THIRD ROUND
For each IPF region so far unrepresented in the selection, the top performing athlete from that region in the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in the calendar year of the Event, ranked according to the percentage of the classic open world record total for their division, conditional on totalling at least 95% of the classic open world record total for their division, reflecting IPF records as of the day before the relevant World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. If the third round selection results in a selection of greater than ten athletes, then the top performing third round selections, ranked according to the percentage of the classic open world record total for their division, will be selected for the remaining slots to reach a total of ten.
FOURTH ROUND
If there are less than ten athletes selected after the third round, then:
The top performing athletes at the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in the calendar year prior to the Event, ranked according to the percentage of the classic open world record total for their division, reflecting IPF records as of the end of the final day of the relevant World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, will be selected for the remaining slots to reach a total of ten.
WILD CARDS
The remaining two athletes and any reserve athletes will be selected by SBD.
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
Competed in an IPF World or Regional Classic Powerlifting Championships in the 12 months prior to the Event.
Currently in good standing with their national IPF Affiliate, the IPF, SBD, and the Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
No prior anti-doping offences warranting a ban of more than two years.