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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Investing in Australia’s sporting future through Green2Gold2Great
April 17, 2025A strategic and comprehensive investment through Commonwealth Games Australia’s (CGA) Green2Gold2Great (G2G2G) Program is enhancing preparation and performance capabilities for Australian athletes ahead of Glasgow 2026.
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Seven Network confirmed for Glasgow 2026
April 13, 2025The Seven Network will remain the home of the Commonwealth Games in Australia, announced today as the official broadcast media partner of Glasgow 2026 next year.
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Glasgow 2026 to enthral the Commonwealth in just 500 days
March 10, 2025The 74 nations and territories of the Commonwealth are today marking 500-days-to-go until Glasgow 2026.
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Glasgow 2026 to feature historic medal program
February 7, 2025The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is set to deliver an action-packed and inclusive sports program, with the official medal event schedule revealed for the first time on Thursday.
