As members of the Weightlifting Fiji team prepare to depart for yet another international tournament tomorrow, funding remains one of their biggest challenges.

Members of Fiji’s national weightlifting team are set to depart later this week to compete in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, which kick off next Monday.

Fijian weightlifter Mereia Turaganivalu, 15, didn’t achieve her desired results at the recent Pacific Mini Games in Palau, but gained valuable experience competing against the region’s best.

Young Fijian weightlifting sensation Nehemiah Elder has been crowned Best Junior Male Athlete at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games after delivering one of the most extraordinary performances in the competition’s history claiming three gold medals and smashing nine records in a single day.

History was made on the weightlifting stage at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau as teenage sensation Nehemiah Elder delivered one of the most dominant performances of the competition, rewriting records and redefining limits in the Men’s 88kg and 94kg category.

A visibly emotional Poama Waqa dedicated his Pacific Mini Games medals to his family and daughter, celebrating a remarkable comeback in the Men’s 71kg weightlifting category.

With the Pacific Mini Games just around the corner, seasoned weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi has been inspiring his younger teammates with words of encouragement and determination as they prepare to represent Fiji.

With the Pacific Mini Games just four days away, Weightlifting Fiji is fully prepared to represent the nation and make Fiji proud.

As the Pacific Mini Games approach, Weightlifting Fiji head coach Henry Elder is placing strong emphasis on the importance of recovery, even as training intensifies in the final stretch of preparation.

Lifter Zion Tokona is looking to break the Oceania record in the 110 kilograms junior category, when he represents the country at the Pacific Mini Games in weightlifting later this month.

Weightlifting Fiji head coach Henry Elder is confident his athletes have what it takes to secure a podium finish at the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau later this month.

Weightlifting Fiji head coach Henry Elder has raised concerns over the financial burden placed on athletes selected to represent Fiji at international competitions such as the Pacific Games.