# Parapan American Open para powerlifting in Mexico > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/parapan-american-open-para-powerlifting-in-mexico > Updated: 2026-10-06T01:17:02.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. The Parapan American Open para powerlifting competition is being held in Mexico City at the Centro Nacional de Desarrollo de Talentos Deportivos y Alto Rendimiento (CNAR) from October 3 to 8, 2026. Organized by FEMEDESRAM in coordination with CONADE, the tournament acts as a qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. By October 6, the Brazilian delegation emerged as the leader in the medal standings, securing 14 podium finishes including seven gold medals. Notable achievements include Mariana D’Andrea setting a new Americas record with a 146 kg lift in the up to 73 kg category, alongside gold medal lifts from Ailton de Souza, Maria Rizonaide da Silva, Maria de Fátima Castro, and Laira Guimarães. In the same 73 kg category, Brazilian athlete Caroline Fernandes secured a silver medal. Additionally, Ailton de Souza set a new Brazilian record in the up to 80 kg category with a 201 kg lift to claim gold. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Brazil leads Open das Américas para-powerlifting with seven golds Brazil leads the Open das Américas para-powerlifting in Mexico City with seven gold medals and 14 podiums, including record-breaking performances by Mariana D'Andrea and Ailton de Souza. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maria-rizonaide-wins-gold-at-open-das-amricas-weightlifting ### 2026-10-04: Parapan American Open de para powerlifting held in Mexico City The Parapan American Open de para powerlifting is taking place in Mexico City from October 3-8 at the CNAR, serving as a key event for athletes qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parapan-american-open-de-para-powerlifting-held-in-mexico-city --- Cite as: Parapan American Open para powerlifting in Mexico. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/parapan-american-open-para-powerlifting-in-mexico