Powerlifting at the 1997 World Games – Men's lightweight

The men's lightweight competition in powerlifting at the 1997 World Games took place on 8 August 1997 in Lahti, Finland.

Competition format
A total of 7 athletes entered the competition. Each athlete had 3 attempts in each of 3 events: squat, bench press and deadlift. Athlete, who came with the biggest score in Wilks points is the winner.