Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria

See below the Selection Criteria for upcoming events including Expression of Interest forms and closing dates, athletes wishing to be considered for selection are reminded to read the full selection criteria and meet the required Minimum Qualification Standards.

 

2026 Asia-Oceania Para Powerlifting Championships 

Selection Policy Released

Para Powerlifting Australia is pleased to announce the release of the Selection Policy for the 2026 Asia-Oceania Para Powerlifting Championships, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 7–12 April 2026.

Athletes wishing to be considered for selection must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by 16 February 2026, after reading the full selection criteria and the required Minimum Qualification Standards.

For any questions regarding the selection policy, please contact:
Kim Ellwood – Para Powerlifting – General Manager, Performance and Pathways

Below you’ll find the information related to the event:

2026 Commonwealth Games 

Nomination Policy

Para Powerlifting Australia and Paralympics Australia are pleased to announce the release of the Para Powerlifting Nomination Policy for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026.

This will be the fourth Commonwealth Games to be hosted in Scotland, following the 1970 and 1986 games in Edinburgh, and the 2024 Games in Glasgow.

For any questions regarding the 2026 Commonwealth Games and/or the nomination criteria, please contact Kim Ellwood, Para Powerlifting – General Manager, Performance and Pathways.