Australia’s home of Para Powerlifting. The fastest growing Paralympic sport.
13/07/2026
Ben Wright’s Commonwealth Games journey began in Glasgow in 2014. Twelve years later, he is returning to the city where it all started, becoming the first Australian Para Powerlifter to compete at four Commonwealth Games.
Watch Ben speak about his preparation and what it takes to represent Australia on the Commonwealth Games stage for over a decade.
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Ben Wright
Commonwealth Games Australia
12/07/2026
Could you be Australia’s next Para Powerlifter?💚💛
Para Powerlifting was in Melbourne this weekend for the Future Green + Gold Talent Search, helping uncover the next generation of sporting talent.
Find a Future Green + Gold event coming to your state and get started in your sporting journey.
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Speaking with Ben Wright before he leaves for Glasgow to compete in his fourth Commonwealth Games.
Hear why there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of Para Powerlifting Australia.
🎧Catch the full conversation at parapowerliftingaustralia.com.au
🔥 The 2026 Grand Prix Series is building momentum! 🔥
Round 1 set the benchmark.
Round 2 raised the bar.
Now it’s time for Round 3 – the VIC Grand Prix, and it’s shaping up to be our biggest Grand Prix event of the season! 💪
📍Join us on 15 August at NEC Hangar, Melbourne, where Para Powerlifters come together to test their strength, chase new PBs and continue through to National Championships in November..
⏰ Entries close in just 12 days!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the biggest Grand Prix competition yet.
👉 Enter now at parapowerliftingaustralia.com.au
06/07/2026
💡 DID YOU KNOW?
Kit Check is more than just checking your uniform, it’s an important step that ensures every athlete competes fairly and safely.
Before competition officials will inspect your clothing and equipment to make sure it meets WPPO regulations and competition standards.
📌 Remember if you plan to wear or use it during competition it must be presented during kit check.
01/07/2026
Unlike many Paralympic sports, Para Powerlifting does NOT separate athletes into multiple competition classes.
Athletes are first assessed to determine whether they meet the eligibility criteria.
Once eligible, athletes compete in bodyweight categories where codes of exception (COE) may be used to ensure technical rules are applied fairly.
Swipe through to learn more about how Para Powerlifting has one of the simplest classification systems in Paralympic sport.
📣Do you have other question’s about Para Powerlifting ?
Leave it in the comments , and we can answer in a future post. 😊
30/06/2026
The VIC Grand Prix is your next opportunity to compete in the 2026 Grand Prix Series.
Whether you’re making your competition debut, building experience, or chasing your next PB, this is your chance to get on the platform and be part of Australia’s growing Para Powerlifting community.
📍 NEC Hangar, Melbourne
📅 Saturday 15 August
⏰ Entries close Sunday 19 July.
In Para Powerlifting, every lift begins and ends with the Chief Referee’s commands. Listening and responding correctly is essential for a successful lift. ✔️
▶️ START
The ‘Start’ command is given once the athlete is in the correct position and ready to lift.
You will hear ‘Start’ while the referee gives a downward arm signal.
🔚 RACK
Once the lift has been completed, (or if the referee believes the lift can no longer be completed safely) the Chief Referee gives the ‘Rack’ command.
The rack command signals the athlete and spotter loaders to return the bar to the rack.
⭐️Knowing these commands gives athletes confidence when competing and helps to ensure every lift is judged consistently, safely, and fairly.
🇳🇬 thanks Folashade for the unforgettable Paralympic memories. 🙌
25/06/2026
With just 28 days to go until Glasgow 2026 we wanted to share a closer look at one of the most powerful sports on the Commonwealth Games program.
Unlike other international Para Powerlifting competitions, where athletes compete in individual body weight categories. The Commonwealth Games features just two medal divisions.
➡️ Light weight (male and female)
➡️ Heavy weight (male and female)
A coefficient formula is used to compare the weight lifted vs the athlete’s bodyweight. This determines the ‘strongest’ lift. 💪
Swipe across to view the sport explainer from Birmingham 2022 to understand the Para Powerlifting competition format at a Commonwealth Games.
We will be sharing more on our Para Powerlifting Australia team, how to watch, and everything you need to know as we count down to Glasgow 2026! 🇦🇺🏴