{"id":21062,"date":"2026-05-27T00:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T00:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=21062"},"modified":"2026-05-27T00:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T00:52:00","slug":"powerlifters-push-limits-defence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=21062","title":{"rendered":"Powerlifters push limits | Defence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Air Force\u2019s first official powerlifting event attracted athletes from across the ADF, showcasing strength, discipline and camaraderie.<\/p>\n<p>The Air Force Powerlifting Competition took place on May 16 at the Adonis Athletics gym in Penrith, Sydney, and was sanctioned by the Australian Powerlifting Alliance (APA).<\/p>\n<p>The competition featured participants from each of the three services. Competitors, including newcomers looking to experience the sport in a supportive environment, took part across both novice and non-novice divisions, ensuring the event catered to lifters of all experience levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>President for Air Force Powerlifting Squadron Leader Evan McCloy said the event fostered confidence and participation within the Defence fitness community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis event was the first official run by Air Force powerlifting. We had around 20 competitors, including adaptive athletes who competed with modifications, and we achieved close to 50 per cent female participation across both competitors and staff,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe competition was a positive showcase of both athletic performance and Defence community spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8216;I really loved watching the experienced lifters mentoring the novices, many of whom have never been to a powerlifting competition before.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Powerlifting is a sport built around three core lifts: the back squat, bench press and deadlift. Throughout the day, competitors demonstrated impressive technique, determination and mental resilience as they attempted personal bests and pushed themselves on the platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The APA-sanctioned format ensured all lifts were judged to national competition standards, providing athletes with an authentic competitive experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTeamwork stood out on the day \u2013 everyone contributed to help the event run smoothly. I really loved watching the experienced lifters mentoring the novices, many of whom have never been to a powerlifting competition before,\u201d Squadron Leader McCloy said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPowerlifting builds confidence and resilience as it is an inclusive sport that accepts lifters of all ages, genders, body types and ability levels. It is also about progressively challenging physical and mental limits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe success of this competition reinforces the growing popularity of strength sports within the ADF and highlights the importance of creating inclusive sporting opportunities for personnel at all levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Squadron Leader McCloy said the event also strengthened connections between personnel from different services, demonstrating how sport can build relationships, morale and confidence across the wider Defence community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defence.gov.au\/news-events\/news\/2026-05-27\/powerlifters-push-limits\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Force\u2019s first official powerlifting event attracted athletes from across the ADF, showcasing strength, discipline and camaraderie. 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