VIETNAM
POWERLIFTING
The Officially Sanctioned Affiliate of USAPL and IDFPA in Vietnam. A professional, transparent, and 100% drug-free platform dedicated to strength athletes.
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Drug-Free Powerlifting in Vietnam
VNPL is the official affiliate of USAPL and IDFPA in Vietnam. We are committed to clean sport and deliver professional competitions with internationally recognized records. We don't organize meets for profit — everything we do is about growing the community and elevating the sport.
Doping Control
Strictly compliant with WADA & USADA code standards.
International Path
Results recorded directly on the global OpenPowerlifting system.
Why VNPL?
We build a professional powerlifting platform where every athlete competes in a fair environment at international standards.
Clean sport, no compromise
100% WADA/USADA compliant. Every record, every achievement is built on honesty and genuine effort.
Athletes come first
From registration, weigh-ins, to competition — everything is designed around the best possible athlete experience.
Elite equipment & facilities
Continuously upgrading bars, plates, platforms, and technical systems to the highest international standards.
Globally recognized results
Competition results recorded on OpenPowerlifting and federation databases, qualifying athletes for international meets.
Affiliations & Partners
VNPL is the sole official representative in Vietnam of the world's leading powerlifting organizations.
USAPL
USA Powerlifting
The largest powerlifting federation in the United States, the gold standard for drug-free powerlifting worldwide.
IDFPA
International Drug-Free Powerlifting Association
An international organization uniting drug-free powerlifting federations from multiple countries.
Get involved
Powerlifting is more than competing. There are many ways to become part of the VNPL community.
Refereeing
Become a certified referee trained to USAPL standards. Join training courses and gain hands-on experience at competitions.
Volunteering
Support spotting/loading, scorekeeping, announcing, technical operations, and more at VNPL competitions.
Coaching
Guide athletes on the platform. Coaching at VNPL meets requires membership and knowledge of competition rules.
Latest news
Updates and events from VNPL.
Registration open for The Tide is Turning 2026
The next VNPL competition takes place on April 26, 2026 at Nina Next Space, HCMC. Register now to secure your spot.
VNPL Unyielding Valor 2025 recap
The final competition of 2025 saw 50+ athletes compete and 8 new national records set.
New competition equipment upgrade
VNPL invested in new Eleiko equipment for upcoming competitions, elevating the athlete experience.
USAPL referee training course in Vietnam
For the first time in Vietnam, a USAPL-standard referee training course for VNPL members.
Ready to step on the platform?
Become a VNPL member to compete in internationally sanctioned drug-free powerlifting meets. Your results will be recognized worldwide.