The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Executive Committee defined the qualification and nomination criteria for the contingent of 80 athletes in The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung. The basis to the qualifying is the athletes' participation in the 2008 Men's and Women's World Championhsips, 2 to 8 November, in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

Four weight classes for men (M) and women (W) will be contested in The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung. Each class will have ten (10) lifters entitled to enter the contest:

W: 48-52 kg, 56-60 kg, 67,5-75 kg, 82,5+ kg

M: 56-67,5 kg, 75-82,5 kg, 90-100 kg, 110+ kg

10 men/9 women: 2008 World Champions

3 men/3 women: nominated by Chinese Taipei

6 men/ 6 women: nominated by the regions

21 men/22 women: qualified by Wilks points in the order of standings at the 2008 Men's and Women's World Championhsips in St, John's, CAN

10 men/10 women: as reserve lifters by Wilks points in the order of standings at the 2008 Men's and Women's World Championhsips in St, John's, CAN

Observations:

Prior to The World Games 2009 doping tests should be carried out on all qualified/nominated lifters at the regional championships. Other lifters can be out-of-competition tested.

If a lifter tests positive for anabolic substances at The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung, his or her federation and the lifter will be suspended by the IPF for two years. The federation will be fined.

If a lifter tests positive prior to The World Games, his or her federation is not allowed to replace the lifter. A reserve lifter will be selected by the IPF.