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Every now and then, Parasport Support gives extra attention and explanation to a sport that can be done by people with a physical or visual disability. Today, the focus is on: Para powerlifting. INTRODUCTION Para powerlifting is an adaptive bench press sport for athletes with physical impairments affecting their lower limbs or hips. The sport represents the ultimate test of upper body strength. Para Powerlifting is one of the five sports which is governed by the International

The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow on Sunday, August 2, 2026, following the start on July 23, 2026. With a total of 171 medals (70-45-56), Australia won the most medals in Glasgow. Unlike the Paralympic Games and other major sporting events, the Commonwealth Games parasport program is fully integrated. This means that there is no separate event or ticket for parasport disciplines, and that a medal won by a para-athlete counts towards a country's medal standings

The waiting is over. The Commonwealth Games 2026 are starting soon. The 2026 Commonwealth Games July 23 to August 2 2026 features a fully integrated Para-sport program - meaning medals won by Para-athletes directly contribute to a nation's official medal tally. With Para Athletics, Para swimming, Para powerlifting, 3x3 wheelchair basketball, Para track cycling and Para Bowls fully integrated into the Glasgow 2026, there will be even more chance for spectators to get inspire