Weightlifting
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Weightlifting was first in the Commonwealth Games program in Auckland in 1950 and has been on every program since. Women competed for the first time in the 2002 Games.
The governing body for Weightlifting in Australia is the Australian Weightlifting Federation.
Latest Weightlifting News
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Green2Gold2Great lights up the start of 2024
March 13, 2024With a big year of sport in the making, Green2Gold2Great is helping to propel Australia’s athletes towards success.
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ATHLETES & SPORTS TO REAP REWARDS OF $4.8 million Green2Gold2Great investment
October 10, 2023Australia’s athletes and the sports they represent are set to benefit from a $4.8 million injection by Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA).
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1000 Days and Counting to Victoria 2026
June 21, 2023Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) is today celebrating an exciting milestone for Victoria 2026, with 1000 days to go until the Commonwealth Games launch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Commonwealth Games Australia Athlete Advisory Committee Members Announced
June 19, 2023Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) has today announced the Athlete Advisory Group (AAG) through to Victoria 2026, with their input on behalf of all athletes critical to our operations and the success of the green and gold in under three years’ time.