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Sophie’s Best Lift Was 52 Kilograms. Then Something Amazing Happened

The weight on the bar has always been the easiest part for Sophie Cowlishaw to measure.  At the Para Powerlifting Australia Grand Prix in Adelaide, the number was 59 kilograms. It earned her a personal best, Best Female Lifter honours and a breakthrough performance in just her second Para powerlifting competition.
Thu 20 Aug 2026

Victorian Grand Prix To Highlight Growth Of Australian Para Powerlifting

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.
Sat 01 Aug 2026

ABC- Hani Watson wins second straight para powerlifting bronze at Commonwealth Games

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
Fri 31 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.  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.
Sat 25 Jul 2026

Powerhouse Watson raises the bar again for Aussie sport

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.
Sat 25 Jul 2026

PREVIEW: Para Powerlifters striving for Day One medals as Glasgow begins

Barbells will bend and history will be made when Para Powerlifting opens the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Australia’s largest-ever team in the sport chasing the very first gold medals awarded at the Games. All four Para Powerlifting titles will be decided on Day One, the earliest medals handed out at Glasgow 2026.
Tue 21 Jul 2026

Australian Para Powerlifting Team Building Towards Glasgow 2026

Australian Para Powerlifting Head Coach Simon shares an update on the team’s preparations underway for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. In this interview, Simon reflects on the growth of the Australian Para Powerlifting program, the significance of sending the nation’s largest-ever Commonwealth Games Para Powerlifting team, and the work being done to ensure athletes are ready to perform on the international stage
Sun 19 Jul 2026

Cameron Whittington's Road to Glasgow 2026

Sixteen years after representing Australia at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, Cameron Whittington is preparing for a remarkable return to the international stage at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Fri 17 Jul 2026

Hani Watson's Road to Glasgow

Australian Para Powerlifter Hani "Bench Queen" Watson speaks about returning to competition after multiple surgeries this past 12 months. Hani opens up about the challenges of her recovery, the determination it has taken to return to elite competition, and what she is most excited for in Glasgow.
Thu 16 Jul 2026

Daniel Bos Enters Final Preparations for Commonwealth Games Debut

Few athletes can claim to bench press more than three times their own bodyweight, but for Australian Para powerlifter Daniel Bos, extraordinary strength is just part of the journey. Ahead of travelling to the Para Powerlifting AUS staging camp in Ireland, we caught up with Dan as he discusses his preparation, representing Australia, and what he's looking forward to most at his first Commonwealth Games.
Wed 15 Jul 2026

Adelaide Hosts Thrilling Second Stop of 2026 Para Powerlifting Grand Prix Series

The 2026 Para Powerlifting Australia Grand Prix Series continued in impressive fashion on May 17, with the Adelaide Grand Prix delivering a standout event at SASI’s new high-performance facility in Mile End. As the second stop on the national series calendar, Adelaide showcased the depth, growth, and future of para powerlifting in Australia.
Thu 28 May 2026

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