The Para Powerlifting community came together in Bangor, Wales, for the 2026 Para Powerlifting Home Nations Open, with athletes delivering a series of impressive performances across the women\u2019s and men\u2019s categories.
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Standout performances<\/strong> The Men\u2019s Lightweight (72kg) category saw Finlay Davidson record a lift of 164kg. Joshua Grist achieved 156kg, followed by Ethan Backhurst with 112kg.<\/p>\n In the Women\u2019s Heavyweight (61kg) class, Louise Sugden recorded a best lift of 126kg. Doaa Shayea achieved 109kg, while Evelyn Thomas recorded 90kg.<\/p>\n The Men\u2019s Heavyweight (72kg) category produced the biggest best lift of the event, with Mark Swan recording an impressive 205kg. Oscar Moussima achieved 160kg, while John Reginald Certeza recorded 131kg.<\/p>\n Home Nations Grand Prix<\/strong> Hannah Harvey took the Women\u2019s Lightweight Grand Prix title, while Archie Macey claimed first place in the Men\u2019s Lightweight Grand Prix.<\/p>\n In the Men\u2019s Heavyweight, Oscar Moussima took the top spot, finishing ahead of John Reginald Certeza.<\/p>\n The Home Nations Open provided another valuable opportunity for athletes to compete, test themselves and continue their development on the platform.<\/p>\n Congratulations to all the athletes who competed in Bangor, and to everyone involved in delivering the event.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
In the Women\u2019s Lightweight (61kg) category, Olivia Broome recorded a best lift of 120kg. Lottie McGuiness achieved 112kg, while Hannah Harvey recorded 72kg.<\/p>\n
The event also formed part of the Home Nations Grand Prix, with athletes competing for honours across the different categories.<\/p>\n