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Repacholi is a former coalminer[1][6] and runs a small engineering business with 60 employees[2][6] in the Hunter Valley. He is a member of the CessnockHall of Fame, having been inducted in May 2020 for services to sport.[7][1]
Repacholi won a gold medal and a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.[10] At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, Repacholi won a bronze medal. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Repacholi won a gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol and bronze in the 50m Pistol events.[11]
Repacholi qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics where he competed in the individual and team 10m air pistol events. He did not score sufficient points to advance past qualification.[12]
Repacholi has stated a focus on supporting the mining industry,[1] and improving employment opportunities for tradesmen, trainees and apprentices.[2] Repacholi has suggested that opponents of coal mining should "sit in the dark and freeze” in winter.[16]
After competing in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, Repacholi described the country as a "shit hole" on social media. He has also published sexually explicit comments on social media and followed Instagram accounts featuring naked women posing with assault rifles and near-naked women in sexually provocative poses.[18][19][15] Repacholi has apologised publicly for making these comments and deleted his Instagram account.[20][21]
Repacholi supports the creation of a ministry for men, including a position focused on men's health.[22]
