Led by World Para Powerlifting's performance and development manager Dillon Richardson, the webinar provided an introduction into the LiftED video educational database, giving resources to powerlifters across the continent.

"It was our pleasure to deliver the first session to kick off the APC's webinar series," said Richardson.

"The group of coaches, athletes, technical officials, administrators and classifiers who attended from throughout the region were enthusiastic, engaged and keen to be connected in these times.

"We hope they learned more about how to use World Para Powerlifting's Lift Educational Video Database and its benefits so they can continue their education now and ahead."

Meanwhile, APC chief executive Tarek Souei took a moment to express his delight over the attendance of the event, attributing the COVID-19 pandemic as a wake-up for representatives.

"Throughout all our virtual meetings with NPCs across Asia, we have heard how they are determined to make the most of the enforced downtime created by the pandemic," said Souei.

"This is what gave us the inspiration to host the webinar series and ensure our region continues to strengthen, develop and maintain a sense of connectedness."

Delegates from the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia thanked the APC for including the nation in its course, allowing its para-powerlifting coach Nob Rea to learn more about techniques in the sport.

A recording of the webinar will be made available to all participants and any registered attendees who were unable to join on the day.

A further nine webinars on para-rowing, wheelchair dance sport and wheelchair rugby are planned throughout September and October.