For the first time at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, the Fiji national anthem echoed through the arena after Team Fiji claimed its first gold medal of the campaign.

Fiji-born Australian weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana has delivered another impressive Commonwealth Games gold.

A ninth-place finish in the men’s 65kg weightlifting final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games was more than just a result for Team Fiji’s Apakuki Wakanibua—it was the culmination of a journey built on resilience, sacrifice and faith.

Team Fiji boxer Jasmine Daunakamakama says she is better prepared than ever as she gets ready to make her Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow.

 After their outstanding performances at the recent Oceania and Commonwealth Youth Championships, weightlifters Mereia Turaganivalu and Ioane Claude are representing Fiji at the 2026 IWF Youth World Championships in Cali, Colombia.

National powerlifter Susana Qionibaravi says her journey into the sport has exceeded expectations after claiming international success within just her first year of competition.

Fiji’s weightlifting campaign continues to impress on the regional stage, with captain Taniela “Cageman” Rainibogi leading from the front with a record-breaking performance.

Weightlifting Fiji is gearing up for a crucial year ahead, with a major international test awaiting the national squad in April when they compete at the World Cup in Samoa.

With several major international tournaments on the calendar for Weightlifting Fiji this year, 15-year-old Mereia Turaganivalu is excited to represent her country once again.

With a wave of young talent joining Weightlifting Fiji in recent months, head coach Henry Elder says several of the newcomers have already shown promising signs in training.

Members of the Weightlifting Fiji squad will only rest for a single day before resuming preparations for the 2026 season.

Recovering steadily from an injury sustained two months ago, Pacific Games triple gold medallist Taniela Rainibogi says he is ready to represent the country to the best of his ability next year.