Powerlifting | Commonwealth Games Australia

Glasgow to welcome Commonwealth in 2026

October 22, 2024

The Australian Commonwealth Games Team is Glasgow bound on 23 July – 2 August 2026.

Birmingham bronze medallists to take on Paris Paralympic Powerlifting

July 25, 2024

After breaking Australia’s 16-year drought at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the country’s two strongest para-powerlifters are setting their sights on more silverware at the upcoming Paralympic Games.

Powering forward with Hani Watson

June 5, 2024

Breaking a 16-year medal drought for Australia in Powerlifting at her debut games, Hani Watson’s enthusiasm, determination and power is taking her to new heights.

ATHLETES & SPORTS TO REAP REWARDS OF $4.8 million Green2Gold2Great investment

October 10, 2023

Australia’s athletes and the sports they represent are set to benefit from a $4.8 million injection by Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA).

Wright lifted to bronze medal from Birmingham 2022

September 30, 2023

Three-time Commonwealth Games representative Ben Wright is celebrating a belated bronze medal today, following his elevation to the podium for the heavyweight para-powerlifting after disqualification of the Indian gold medallist due to an anti-doping violation.

Green2Gold2Great funding to drive performance priorities

May 19, 2023

Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) will inject $13 million into bespoke sport initiatives and direct athlete support aimed at delivering team success at the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.

New venues and closing ceremony for Geelong in 2026

October 29, 2022

Geelong is set to take centre stage as the host of a brand-new athletes’ village, nine sports, and the Closing Ceremony for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.