Hani Watson

Hani Watson
Personal information
Born (1982-09-20) 20 September 1982 (age 42)
Auckland, New Zealand
Sport
SportPara powerlifting
Medal record
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Birmingham Heavyweight

Hani Watson (born 20 September 1982)[1] is an Australian para powerlifter.[2][3][4][5] She was the first Australian to qualify in Para-Powerlifting in 12 years with 2024 Paris Paralympics as her debut.[6]

  1. ^ "Hani Watson". Birmingham2022.com. Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Limited. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Para-powerlifter Hani Watson: 'There are people who don't want to be your inspiration, but why not?' | Emma Kemp". the Guardian. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Meet Australia's 'Superwoman' Of Para-Powerlifting | Paralympics Australia". 21 April 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Dynamic Para-powerlifting Duo are out to Break 16-year Medal Drought | Commonwealth Games Australia". commonwealthgames.com.au. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Para-powerlifter Hani Watson: "There are people who don't want to be your inspiration, but why not?" | commonwealth games". actionfotoz.com. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Powerlifting Resurgence Gains Pace With Paris 2024 Selections | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.