Team scoring for all World Championships shall be the team totaling the highest score using the following point system: Scores will be based on the amount and value of each medal received in the Men & Women Open Powerlifting categories. First place medals are 3 points, second place medals are 2 points, and third place medals are 1 point. There will be team scoring for equipped and team scoring for raw; the two will be combined for a single Team trophy.