Australian para powerlifter Hani Watson has conducted one of the all-time great interviews in sport after an incredible podium finish in the heavyweight category early on Saturday morning (AEST).

The inspiring 44-year-old has become the first Australian para powerlifter to win two Commonwealth Games medals, grabbing an emotional bronze at the SEC Armadillo Arena.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Hani Watson’s brilliant interview after Comm Games medal

Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today

The larger-than-life Brisbane character was left in tears of joy after three superb lifts earned her a second-straight heavyweight medal following her breakthrough performance in Birmingham four years ago when she famously ended Australia’s 16-year medal drought in the sport.

Later she spoke to Channel 7, fighting back tears while beaming with pride, and cracking plenty of jokes along the way.

“Well you’re a bronze medallist at the Commonwealth Games yet again and an Oceania record holder as well ... don’t mind if you do. How are you feeling right now?” gun Channel 7 sports reporter Kate Massey asked Watson.

Hani Watson hugs her coach after her lift in the heavyweight Group A category. Credit: PA Images via Getty Images

And on the podium with Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Rita Ferdinand from team Nigeria. Credit: Getty Images

““Oh mate, what a day in the office,” Watson replied with her trademark smile.

“I mean I just put balls out to the wall and I just trusted my coach and I did exactly what he asked me to do ... trusted him and we did exactly what we set out to do.”

Massey: “We saw the emotions out there. We know it hasn’t been easy for you to get to this point. It must feel absolutely incredible. I can see the emotions there too right now but it must be a really great feeling.”

Watson: “It’s been an incredibly hard journey for the last 12 months. You know, six surgeries down the track and still trying to hit these goals and PBs and motivating people around Australia.

“Brisbane 2032 that’s just down the track as well and keeping those goals in line because I’m so incredibly impassioned about everyone just getting out there and giving every dream a go and I’m proud of the team for coming here and to wear the green and gold and I’ve set out to do this and, you know, we’ve done exactly what we wanted to do.”

Massey: “What does it mean to you the crowd out there? They’re cheering and I can hear it’s pretty much loudest for you. That must feel amazing.”

Watson (fighting back tears, now, and voice trembling): “It’s um ... oh ... it’s just ... it like stabs me right in the heart just to see so many Aussies out there cheering me on. It’s just, you know, how you get to sort of just motivate them so much.

“It’s not just your para guys but it’s your able-bodied guys, your Olympians ... yeah.

“I set out four years ago that I wanted para powerlifting to be on the lips of every Australian, and it is, you know, it is now.

“The dreams are coming true and the legacy is being born and you see it today and you see it with our lifters and you see that Australia’s getting incredibly behind it and I’m so proud of that.”

Massey: “You’re making Australians proud, I’ll tell you that much. What would your message be to those who are watching on today?”

Watson: “Just don’t don’t give up. Your dreams never finish. Disabilities or not, chronic pain or not, just keep going. Keep giving anything a go.

Hani Watson hams it up on the podium with a Usain Bolt type celebration. Credit: PA Images via Getty Images

“I’m 44 and I’m still going and I’ve got a dream until Brisbane 2032 and I’m not going to give it up.

“So, you know, get out there. Get it done. Try everything that you can possibly can because look what happened today. Bam.

Massey: “How are you celebrating tonight? That’s a real question.

Watson: “There’s going to be a good sleep. There’s going to be one of those. There’s going to be a Scottish whiskey and a beer with my coach and we’re going to chill. We have a little bit of quiet time and then it’s probably going to be a huge party at some stage.

“First medal for Australia so I’m happy with that.

Massey: “Well deserved. Congratulations. You enjoy that celebration and that beer.”

Watson: “Thank you. Thank you very much. And the whiskey... And the whiskey!”

Watson has made it her mission to empower women, girls and disabled athletes by inspiring them to embrace the sport that she feels transformed her life.

At the Comm Games on Saturday morning (AEST) she enjoyed three lifts of 140kg, 144kg and 147kg in a brilliant performance which scored her 111.5 points.

She was only bettered by the dominant Nigerian duo of Folashade Oluwafemiayo, whose score of 134.8 represented a new world record, and Rita Ferdinand’s 128.2.

Watson, who has bilateral metaphyseal dysplasia — a rare congenital condition which has caused severely bowed leg bones, chronic pain, muscle atrophy and a degenerative physical disability — had further major surgery last year which raised questions if she might still be eligible to compete in para-sports.

“There was always that little bit of a question like, ‘is she disabled enough?’ But she is still disabled enough, and I still get to follow my dreams!” said Watson.

Now she’s determined her remarkable path can take her all the way to the 2032 Olympics gold in her home city — when she’ll be 50.

“One hundred per cent,” she said. “I made a promise to (sports minister) Anika Wells that I would medal here in Glasgow, that I’d medal in the LA Paralympics, and I will be bringing home a world record by Brisbane 2032,” she said.

“I’ve got to stick to it!”

- With AAP