Paris 2024 | Para powerlifting preview: The ones to watch on day one

Six athletes to keep an eye on as the Paralympic Games get underway

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are set to begin on August 28, and para powerlifting is one of the first sports on the schedule. The competition will take place over three days, from August 29-31, and will feature some of the world's best athletes.

Here are six athletes to watch on day one of the competition:

• Dandan Hu (China) is the current world record holder in the women's 86kg category. She is a two-time Paralympic champion and will be looking to add to her medal collection in Paris.
• Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (Malaysia) is the reigning Paralympic champion in the women's 73kg category. She is a three-time world champion and will be one of the favorites to win gold in Paris.
• Levan Mikadze (Georgia) is the current world record holder in the men's 107kg category. He is a two-time Paralympic champion and will be looking to defend his title in Paris.
• Aliaksei Liashenko (Belarus) is the reigning Paralympic champion in the men's 54kg category. He is a two-time world champion and will be one of the favorites to win gold in Paris.
• Rumyana Karyova (Bulgaria) is the current world record holder in the women's 61kg category. She is a two-time Paralympic champion and will be looking to add to her medal collection in Paris.
• Amalia Perez (Mexico) is the reigning Paralympic champion in the women's 67kg category. She is a three-time world champion and will be one of the favorites to win gold in Paris.

These are just a few of the athletes to watch on day one of the para powerlifting competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. With so much talent on display, it is sure to be an exciting event.