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.

With the Weightlifting Fiji National Championships set for this Saturday, preparations are intensifying as athletes and coaches push through the festive season with no plans to slow down.

Weightlifting Fiji is celebrating a landmark year after its athletes delivered strong performances across regional and world competitions, positioning the sport for an even bigger 2026 season.

Weightlifting Fiji head coach Henry Elder says while his lifters continue to show progress after returning from the Commonwealth Championships in India, the real test lies in lifting their totals by up to 20 kilos in the coming months to secure outright qualification spots in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland.

Weightlifting Fiji coach Henry Elder says his athletes have already returned to training following their campaign at the Commonwealth Championships in India, but the focus for the next few months will be on recovery and rebuilding.

Weightlifting Fiji coach Henry Elder has hailed the national team’s campaign at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in India as one of their best performances this year, with Taniela Rainibogi emerging as the standout.

Pacific Games champion, Taniela Rainibogi, has earned direct qualification to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, next year.

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