Twelve local athletes taking on international event in Canada
The Isle of Man begins its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships later today (17 September).
A 12-strong Manx squad is contesting the international meeting in Winnipeg, Canada which is being held over ten days from 17-27 September.
As well as being represented across both the Bench and Full Power competitions, the Island contingent also features a wide age range from sub-junior up to masters classes.
Powerlifting Isle of Man coach and masters competitor, Lisa Grant says being able to be part of occasions like this is further proof of the opportunities available to Island athletes in the sport:
The Bench Only competitions are taking place today (17 September) whilst the Full Power tournaments – which involve bench, squat and deadlift disciplines – will be held across the remainder of the championships.
You can view the schedule for Powerlifting Isle of Man at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships below.
All timings are listed in UK time.
Powerlifting Isle of Man schedule for 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships (17-27 September)
Thursday, 17 September (Bench Only)
(1pm UK Time)
Kyla Williams – Junior 84+KG
Freya Weldon – Sub-Junior 84+KG
Lilly-Jo Hampton – Sub-Junior 69+KG
Katie Lovelady – Junior 84KG
(3pm UK Time)
Kerry Lindsay – Masters 2 69KG
Lisa Grant – Masters 1 84KG
(9.15pm UK Time)
Samuel Harris – Junior 93KG
Teagan Lindsay – Junior 52KG
Friday, 18 September (Full Power)
(1pm UK Time)
Morgan Howard-Browne – Junior 105KG
(6.30pm UK Time)
Teagan Lindsay – Junior 52KG
Saturday, 19 September (Full Power)
(1pm UK Time)
Freya Weldon – Sub-Junior 84+KG
Lilly-Jo Hampton – Sub-Junior 69+KG
Katie Lovelady – Junior 84KG
Kyla Williams – Junior 84+KG
(6.30pm UK Time)
Samuel Harris – Junior 93KG
Tuesday, 22 September (Full Power)
10pm UK Time
Kerry Lindsay – Masters 2 69KG
Wednesday, 23 September (Full Power)
(8.30pm UK Time)
Cye Maddocks – Open 105KG
Friday, 25 September (Full Power)
(1pm UK Time)
Janet Pam – Masters 2 84KG
Tracy Moore – Masters 1 84KG
Lisa Grant – Masters 1 84KG
