47 articles tagged "weightlifting"
The Fiji Government has given $1.3 million to host the Commonwealth Weightlifting Competition. While officiating at the 2024 Commonwealth Weightlifting Competition, Permanent Secretary for Youth and Sports, Meli Na
Fiji’s weightlifters, Taniela Rainibogi and Miriama Taletawa were awarded the Fiji Sports Council 2023 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively during the Fiji Sports Awards 2023 that was held at the Vodafon
Fiji’s top weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi continues his outstanding performance on the world stage after claiming the 109kg category title at the 2024 OWF Elite Invitational International Tournament in Hawthorn, Melbo
24-year-old Timothy Vakuruivalu has made his mark in the senior men's 109kg category after winning a bronze medal at the Oceania Weightlifting Championships that was held on the 24th of February, 2024, in Auckland, New
In a groundbreaking display of strength and skill, 16-year-old Zion Tokona left an indelible mark after securing a gold medal in the youth category and also setting a new Oceania Youth record while competing in the 96kg
Underscoring his determination to continue striving for excellence in the sport despite missing out on a medal, 32-year-old Charlie Lolohea who is a seasoned weightlifter and dedicated firefighter, made his mark in the
14-year-old Nehemiah Elder has claimed a gold medal in the Youth snatch category, setting a new Oceania Youth Snatch record at 125kg and has also leveled the Oceania Youth clean and jerk record with a lift of 137kg at
Weightlifting Fiji have set their focus on ensuring Pacific Games triple gold medalist and weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Weightlifting Fiji President Della Shaw Elder says Ra
75 countries with more than a thousand athletes are expected to be in the country in September as Fiji will host the first Commonwealth Qualifying Championships. Weightlifting Fiji President Della Shaw says it is
Weightlifting Fiji President Della Shaw will be officiating at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as a technical official. Shaw says she received her appointment in September last year, and this was her second appointmen
Fiji’s weightlifter, Taniela Rainibogi, has become the first lifter from Fiji to win a medal at a global competition after winning bronze in the men’s 109kg at the IWF Grand Prix in Qatar. Rainibogi improved hi
The famous quote “If you want something, go get it†rings true for Pacific Games triple gold medalist and weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi as his father Sireli Rainibogi shares his journey to becoming Fiji’s current
The Oceania Weightlifting Federation is making a historical transition as Fiji will be hosting the for the first time the Oceania Weightlifting Federation's highly esteemed Oceania Talent Identification Program. Th
The Fiji Weight-lifting team recorded an impressive medal haul during the Oceania Weightlifting Under 23, Junior, and Youth Championships winning a total of 12 medals from the 13 athletes that represented Fiji at the to
Eileen Cikamatana has won the bronze overall medal at the World Weightlifting Championships for Australia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She snatched 110kg, clean and jerk 146kg for a total of 256kg. Cikamatana, wh
18-year-old Lenyna Rae Dugu says she never thought of competing in a high-level competition such as the Commonwealth Championship in India and winning two medals from this competition was a dream come true. Rae won
Hard work and determination has paid off for Fiji weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi after claiming gold in the men’s 109kg category at the Commonwealth Championships in India. Speaking to fijivillage Sports, Rainibo
Whatever you set your mind to, you can achieve. This was the message by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while congratulating Weightlifting Fiji on their achievements at the Commonwealth Championships in India.
Team Fiji athlete Taniela Rainibogi has won Fiji's third medal in the Commonwealth Games after winning bronze in the Men’s 96kg weightlifting competition. Rainibogi lifted a total of 155kg in the snatch and 343k
Apolonia Vaivai has just secured Fiji’s first gold medal after lifting 95kg in the women’s 76kg weightlifting snatch competition at the 2022 Pacific Mini Games in Saipan. Vaivai won silver in the clean & je
