GPA
Global Powerlifting Alliance
About This Federation
The Global Powerlifting Alliance (GPA) is an international federation, separate from the IPF, with drug-tested and untested divisions. It runs world championships and has national affiliates in several countries. Our record covers 58 GPA meets and 5,841 lifters, 2010 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.globalpowerliftingalliance.comRegion
International
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Weight Classes
Men (kg)
56
60
67.5
75
82.5
90
100
110
125
140
140+
Women (kg)
44
48
52
56
60
67.5
75
82.5
90
90+
How these classes work and how to pick yours: powerlifting weight classes explained.
Federation Records - Raw
View all GPA records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denis Divakov | 1070 kg | 609.24 |
| 2 | Santiago Minciacca | 870 kg | 595.99 |
| 3 | Andrey Malanichev | 1100 kg | 595.87 |
| 4 | Aleksandr Lugovoy | 1065 kg | 594.56 |
| 5 | Ondrej Hudák | 1020 kg | 592.60 |
| 6 | Vasiliy Malashkin | 1082.5 kg | 590.20 |
| 7 | Bahman Halimimamaghani | 1045 kg | 589.62 |
| 8 | Eric Lilliebridge | 1057.5 kg | 587.48 |
| 9 | Zahir Khudayarov | 1030 kg | 583.76 |
| 10 | Anna Karrila | 615 kg | 582.40 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 | Serbia Open | - |
| 2026-05-31 | Pro League European Invitational | - |
| 2025-11-14 | World Championship | - |
| 2024-09-14 | Campeonato Sudamericano | - |
| 2023-11-18 | Asian Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2023-11-09 | Campeonato Mundial | SP |
| 2022-11-19 | Open Championships | - |
| 2021-11-07 | World Championships | CB |
| 2021-10-03 | European Championships | MOW |
| 2021-04-03 | Eastern European Championships | VLG |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Meet Activity by Year
GPA - Federation Overview
To compare your strength against athletes in this federation, use our Wilks Calculator or DOTS Calculator. Search for specific lifters in the Explore page, or check how your lifts rank with the Percentile Calculator.
Looking for other federations? Browse the complete federation directory to see which federations are drug-tested, what equipment they allow, their weight classes and how many meets they have held.