My name is Justin Marafioti, and I’m an Australian para powerlifter with a goal of representing Australia at the Paralympic Games.

In 2015, a workplace forklift accident crushed my left lower leg, eventually leading to an amputation below the knee. It was a life-changing experience, but I was determined to keep moving forward. Training at the gym played a huge role in my recovery, both physically and mentally, and eventually led me to discover para powerlifting.

Since starting competitive para powerlifting, I’ve been proud to represent Australia on the international stage, including competing at the World Championships in Egypt and the Asia-Oceania Championships in Thailand, where I achieved personal bests and brought home multiple medals.

I’m now working towards the next major milestones in my sporting career, with Nationals coming up in November and the ultimate goal of qualifying for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.

Behind all of this is my family, especially my wife and our two children, who are my biggest supporters and motivation.

Competing at an elite international level comes with significant costs, including travel, accommodation, equipment and preparation. Every donation helps ease some of that financial pressure and allows me to focus on training, improving my performance and representing Australia to the best of my ability.

If you’re able to support my journey, whether through a donation or by sharing my page, I’m incredibly grateful. Every bit of support makes a difference as I continue working towards my Paralympic dream.

Thank you for being part of the journey.