{"id":18845,"date":"2026-04-24T01:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T01:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=18845"},"modified":"2026-04-24T01:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T01:59:00","slug":"australia-unleashes-powerhouse-para-powerlifting-squad-for-glasgow-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=18845","title":{"rendered":"Australia Unleashes Powerhouse Para Powerlifting Squad for Glasgow 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Australia is set to make a serious statement in Glasgow, unveiling a\u00a0six<\/span><\/b>\u2011<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strong\u00a0Para Powerlifting\u00a0team packed with experience, rising\u00a0talent\u00a0and\u00a0record-breaking\u00a0credentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The squad features returning medallists, debut\u00a0athletes\u00a0and\u00a0history makers\u00a0ready to lift big and chase gold when the\u00a0Australian\u00a0Commonwealth Games\u00a0Team\u00a0open\u00a0their campaign\u00a0on 23 July.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leading the charge is\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthgames.com.au\/athletes\/hani-watson\/\">Hani\u00a0Watson<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women\u2019s Heavyweight), who famously broke Australia\u2019s 16<\/span>\u2011<span data-contrast=\"auto\">year medal drought with a bronze\u00a0medal at\u00a0Birmingham\u00a02022\u00a0and returns aiming even higher.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For\u00a0Watson, the road to Glasgow is driven by the confidence gained in Birmingham.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWinning bronze in Birmingham was an unforgettable moment, and it\u2019s given me even more motivation heading into Glasgow,\u201d Watson said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTo have another opportunity to represent Australia on the Commonwealth stage means everything.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthgames.com.au\/athletes\/ben-wright\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benjamin Wright<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Men\u2019s Heavyweight)\u00a0adds star power as he prepares for a record fourth Commonwealth Games appearance,\u00a0becoming the first Australian Para\u00a0Powerlifter to reach the milestone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wright\u00a0said the chance to step onto the platform again is something he never takes for\u00a0granted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCompeting for Australia at the Commonwealth Games is always special,\u201d\u00a0Wright\u00a0said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEach Games brings a new challenge, and I\u2019m proud to continue representing the green and gold alongside such a strong team.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team also\u00a0showcases\u00a0exciting debutants\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Daniel Bos\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Men\u2019s Lightweight)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Natasha Price\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Women\u2019s Lightweight),\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jade Pritchard<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Women\u2019s\u00a0Lightweight), with seasoned competitor\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthgames.com.au\/athletes\/cameron-whittington\/\">Cameron Whittington<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Men\u2019s Heavyweight),\u00a0who first\u00a0represented\u00a0Australia in Delhi, rounding out the team.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, they form the largest contingent of\u00a0Para\u00a0Powerlifting\u00a0athletes Australia has ever sent to the\u00a0Commonwealth\u00a0Games.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bos said\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0ready to make the most of his first Commonwealth Games opportunity, expressing excitement and pride as he looks ahead to Glasgow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s a huge\u00a0honour\u00a0to\u00a0represent my country on a global scale,\u00a0and I\u2019m\u00a0ready\u00a0to\u00a0test myself against the best in Glasgow,\u201d Bos said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI\u2019m\u00a0keen\u00a0to\u00a0step onto the platform\u00a0knowing my coach and Para Powerlifting Australia are backing me and I\u2019ve done everything possible to be my best.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glasgow 2026 Chef de Mission\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Petria Thomas OAM OLY<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0congratulated the athletes on their\u00a0selection\u00a0and highlighted the significance of\u00a0representing\u00a0Australia at the Commonwealth Games.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSelection to a Commonwealth Games team is an incredible achievement, and these athletes should be immensely proud of the work they\u2019ve put in to earn their place,\u201d Thomas said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPara\u00a0Powerlifting\u00a0is a sport that\u00a0showcases\u00a0extraordinary\u00a0strength.\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0excited to see this group represent Australia with pride in Glasgow and inspire Australians back home.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">General Manager \u2013 Para Powerlifting,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kim Ellwood<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0commended the team\u2019s dedication and outlined the strong preparation behind their Glasgow campaign.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis\u00a0team strikes an ideal balance between experience and\u00a0emerging\u00a0talent, combining three seasoned athletes with three exciting\u00a0new faces. It highlights the strength of the Para Powerlifting pathway in Australia, with every athlete bringing a unique mix of experience,\u00a0hunger\u00a0and resilience,\u201d Ellwood said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cGlasgow will demand precision, strength and composure, and I have complete confidence that this group will rise to the occasion and make Australia proud.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AUSTRALIAN\u00a0PARA POWERLIFTING\u00a0TEAM \u2013 GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Para\u00a0Powerlifting\u00a0continues to grow in Australia,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0remarkable displays of strength and determination while providing a pathway for athletes to compete at the highest level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Para\u00a0Powerlifting\u00a0is the ultimate test of upper-body strength where men and women battle to lift<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the heaviest weight, exercising incredible strength and control. Many powerlifters bench press two<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to three times their bodyweight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Men\u2019s\u00a0Para\u00a0Powerlifting\u00a0made its Commonwealth Games debut\u00a0at Manchester 2002, joined by the<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">women\u2019s competition at Delhi 2010.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from 23 July to 2 August, with Para Powerlifting events held at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), including The Hydro. The sport will kick off the medal action on Day One, awarding the first gold medals of the Games on Friday 24 July.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:-709,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthgames.com.au\/australia-unleashes-powerhouse-para-powerlifting-squad-for-glasgow-2026\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia is set to make a serious statement in Glasgow, unveiling a\u00a0six\u2011strong\u00a0Para Powerlifting\u00a0team packed with experience, rising\u00a0talent\u00a0and\u00a0record-breaking\u00a0credentials.\u00a0\u00a0 The squad features returning medallists, debut\u00a0athletes\u00a0and\u00a0history makers\u00a0ready to lift big and chase gold when the\u00a0Australian\u00a0Commonwealth Games\u00a0Team\u00a0open\u00a0their campaign\u00a0on 23 July.\u00a0 Leading the charge is\u00a0Hani\u00a0Watson\u00a0(Women\u2019s Heavyweight), who famously broke Australia\u2019s 16\u2011year medal drought with a bronze\u00a0medal at\u00a0Birmingham\u00a02022\u00a0and returns aiming even [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":765,"featured_media":18846,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[273],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18845","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-powerlifting-news"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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