Weightlifting Fiji is pleased with their progress and also the recent interest in the sport.

Two familiar faces in the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School athletics team are slowly shifting their focus to weightlifting.

Levuka weightlifting coach Eremasi Qalibau has been working hard on training youth to be better weightlifters in the Old Capital.

The weightlifting Fiji trial which was conducted at the Rabuka Gym in Suva yesterday was hailed a success.

Weightlifting Coach Henry Elder and Eroni Talemaigau will be attending an Oceania Junior Training Camp and Coaching Clinic at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra next week.

Fijian weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi finished 22nd at the IWF World Championship in Bogota, Colombia.

Commonwealth Games double gold medalist Eileen Cikamatana is on course with her preparation towards the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

While the sports season is heading for a break, some athletes are continuing with preparations building up for the number of major meets next year and in 2024.

Winning bronze at this year’s Commonwealth Games was a special one for Fiji weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi, who was able to share the moment with his close friend, Don Opeloge.

The achievement of weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi yesterday at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England will not be the last as Coach Henry Elder believes there’s still more to be done for the sport.

Former Fiji weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana has created history at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

Fiji weightlifter Taniela Rainibogi bagged a bronze medal for Fiji in the Mens 96kg final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.