Australia will send a 10 athlete Para Powerlifting Team to compete at the Bangkok 2026 AsiaOceania Championships, being held from April 7 to 12 at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sanctioned by World Para Powerlifting, the championships are a key event on the international calendar and form part of the qualification pathway towards the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.
The Australian team will compete across a range of weight categories, gaining valuable international experience and ranking points against strong fields from across Asia and Oceania. The event represents an important opportunity for athletes to test themselves at a high performance level early in the Paralympic cycle.
Para Powerlifting Australia Head Coach, Simon Bergner, said the championships were an important milestone for the team.
“This competition is a critical part of our international pathway,” he said.
“It provides our athletes with the opportunity to compete under World Para Powerlifting conditions and continue building experience as we look ahead to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.”
The 10 athletes named in the Australian Team are:
- Daniel Bos
- Ben Wright
- Jade Pritchard
- Natasha Price
- Rod Watson
- Dylan Braan
- Justin Marafioti
- Shanaya Soni
- Rachel Coady
- Hani Watson
The Bangkok championships will be hosted at a single venue and accommodation site, ensuring a streamlined competition environment for athletes and teams.
Entry lists can be found at: https://www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/live-results
The championships will be live streamed at: Paralympic Games – YouTube
Australia’s participation reflects the ongoing strength and depth of Para Powerlifting nationally, and the program’s commitment to supporting athletes to perform on the international stage.
For more information on how to get involved in Para Powerlifting go to: www.parapowerliftingaustralia.com.au
By: Paralympics Australia
Published: 7 April 2026
