Hani Watson

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Hani Watson
Personal information
Born (1982-09-20) 20 September 1982 (age 41)
Sport
Sport Para powerlifting
Medal record
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2022 Birmingham Heavyweight

Hani Watson (born 20 September 1982) [1] is an Australian para powerlifter. [2] [3] [4] [5] She won a bronze medal in the heavyweight event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. [6]

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References

  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" . 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. Vaughan, Roger (4 August 2022). "It's elementary as Watson wins bronze". Hunter Valley News. Retrieved 19 September 2022.