This category is eligible to athletes with lasting physical disabilities or conditions that significantly impact their mobility, strength, or physical function.

Athletes will be encouraged to modify poses to suit their abilities, ensuring safety and comfort while effectively showcasing their physique.

The Adaptive Disability Class includes both Neurological and Non-Neurological disabilities.

Neurological Adaptive includes athletes with conditions affecting the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or spinal cord injuries with neurological impairments. These conditions may impact muscle function, coordination, and symmetry.

Non-Neurological Adaptive includes athletes with structural or limb-related impairments, such as amputations, joint disorders, congenital limb differences, or spinal injuries without neurological impairment. These conditions affect mobility but do not directly impact muscle control or function.

This category is tailored for athletes with genuine, long-term physical limitations who exemplify perseverance and commitment to the sport. To maintain the integrity of the category, participants must meet the following criteria:

1. Qualifying Physical Challenges

Athletes must have a physical disability or condition that creates a lasting impact on their mobility, strength, or physical ability. Examples include but are not limited to:

Permanent wheelchair use (e.g., due to spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, or similar conditions)

Limb differences (e.g., amputation or congenital limb deficiency)

Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy)

Other permanent physical impairments that require adaptation in training and competition

2. Exclusions

Temporary conditions, such as a broken bone or injury that will or has fully healed and does not result in enduring physical limitations, are not eligible

Athletes who can compete without adaptation in standard categories