The 2026 IPF World Classic Open Championships are no longer in Dubai. The International Powerlifting Federation has relocated the competition to Druskininkai, Lithuania, with dates holding at June 13 through 21, 2026.

I had a client who qualified for this meet. When the announcement dropped, the first question was about flights. The second was about hotels. The third was whether the venue could handle a competition of this size. All fair questions.

The short answer on that last one: Druskininkai already proved it can.

At powerlifting meets, you’ll often see some powerlifters chowing down on burgers and fries, some eating a nutrient-dense meal, and some consuming a ridiculous amount of sour patch kids. So what is the right choice? What are you actually supposed to eat on meet day?

What to Eat During A Powerlifting Meet? During a powerlifting meet, we should be consuming primarily foods high in carbohydrates, to provide energy for all 9 attempts. In addition, protein intake should be lower than normal, and fat and fiber intake should be minimized to avoid gastrointestinal distress.

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