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Australia’s Para powerlifting community will carry the momentum of a strong Commonwealth Games campaign into the Victorian Grand Prix next month, continuing a year of immense growth for the sport.
Hani Watson claimed her second consecutive Commonwealth Games bronze medal in Glasgow, while Australia’s largest-ever Para powerlifting team gained valuable experience on the international stage.
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There is a two-minute countdown clock when para powerlifters enter the arena.
In that time they have to settle on the bench, most get their legs strapped down, align their back and shoulders under the bar, get their grip perfect, then lift.
Eventually, the pump-up music fades out when the lifter is finally ready, usually about halfway through the time.
Not Australia's Hani Watson, though
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REVIEW: Watson claims back-to-back Commonwealth bronze, as Para Powerlifting team delivers
Australia’s largest-ever Commonwealth Games Para Powerlifting team showcased its strength, resilience and determination in Glasgow, highlighted by Hani Watson’s second consecutive Commonwealth Games bronze medal and a series of memorable performances across the competition.
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27 Jul 2026
Watson Begins Australian Medal Haul In Glasgow
Hani Watson has won Australia’s first medal at Glasgow 2026, becoming the first Australian Para powerlifter to win two career Commonwealth medals as she grabbed an emotional bronze at the SEC Armadillo Arena.Â
The Queenslander was left in tears of joy on Friday night (Saturday AEST) after three superb lifts earned her a second-straight heavyweight medal following her breakthrough performance in Birmingham four years ago when she famously ended Australia’s 16-year medal drought in the sport.
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25 Jul 2026
Inspirational powerlifter Hani Watson has raised the bar again in her sport at the age of 43, becoming the first Australian para powerlifter to win two Commonwealth medals as she grabbed an emotional bronze at the SEC Armadillo Arena.
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Natasha Price’s Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow was the culmination of an extraordinary journey built on resilience, determination, and passion.
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