Powerlifting competitions (known as “meets”) have been out of reach for many religious women who follow laws of modesty of dress, due to the International Powerlifting Federation requirement of competing in front of coed judges and audiences in a singlet, which exposes the arms and legs. That includes both Jews and Muslims. But a new…
“We have so many talented women who could compete professionally, hiding behind the curtains without the chance to compete. This competition will make sure no woman is excluded from following her dreams,” said Sarah Illouz, founder of “Women Who Lift–Israel.”