The PTP Hold On Challenge
Sports Stars Unite For Aussie Youth!
The Sydney Swans take on the Hold on Challenge!
Sydney Swans players James Rowbottom, Sam Wicks and Charlie Curnow were among the first to take part, with Rowbottom taking top honours, holding a bar for an impressive 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Sam Wicks said playing elite sport teaches you that resilience is a skill that you build through your experiences, tough moments and knowing you have teammates in your corner.
"The Hold On Challenge is about making sure young Australians have those same skills behind them when life gets tough and that is something I am really proud to be part of," he said.
Carlton FC take on the Hold on Challenge!
Nic Newman, Ashton Moir, Campbell Chesser and Cooper Lord stepped up for Carlton Football Club, each taking on a bar hold, with Lordy claiming the top spot at 1 minute and 33 seconds.
Carlton then set their sights on the Wallabies, nominating them as the next team to step up.
Carlton defender Nic Newman said that success in sport and in life is never a solo effort.
“We want young Australians to know they are not in this alone when it comes to having each other’s backs through the tough moments. We loved taking part in the challenge and we can't wait to see what the rest of Australia brings," he said.
Ninja Warrior takes on the challenge
Ben Polson takes on the Hold On Challenge... with 100kg strapped to him...
Taking creativity to another level, Ninja Warrior star Ben Polson brought his own flair to the challenge, taking on a weighted bar hang with an additional 100kg strapped to him, proving that the Hold On Challenge is as much about finding your own way to dig deep as it is about the clock.
Ninja Warrior Ben Polson said the challenge taps into something he knows well.
"Ninja Warrior is all about pushing past the point where your body is telling you to stop, and that's exactly what the Hold On Challenge is about. But more than the physical test, it's about building the kind of mental resilience that stays with you long after the challenge is done. That's something I'm really passionate about, especially when it comes to young Australians," he said.
Ben Polson
The PTP Hold on Challenge
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