As a GPC athlete it is fantastic to be part of a powerlifting federation that is doing all it can to increase the profile of the sport. It would appear that the GPC Nationals is going to be a massive event and I can't wait to rub shoulders with the elite of Australian powerlifting.
Despite the massive turnout the fact remains powerlifting is a fringe sport and much needs to be done to lift it out of the doldrums. Certainly the structural issue of multiple federations that dilutes sponsorship, fractures the supporter base and confuses spectators alike is difficult to redress. However what surprises me is how much the average person knows or at least is aware of every other strength sport except powerlifting.
Case in point my lovely lady was out with her mothers group and the topic of our impending trip to Melbourne was raised. The mention of me going for a powerlifting meet raised a flurry of questions and clarifications.
What was annoying and symptomatic of powerliftings low profile is that of the four mothers, one thought it was bodybuilding, another thought it was weightlifting and worst of all one mentioned Cross-fit. Fucking Cross-fit are you kidding me!!
The increased profile in powerlifting will take time but GPC is taking all the right steps and I look forward to watching it grow.
Stay Strong
Thomo
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