Fiji Weightlifting head coach Henry Elder believes weightlifting is something that older people should take part in to keep fit.

After nine months of dedicated training, Kathy Dahlman clinched a gold medal in the women’s 87kg category at the United Masters Weightlifting competition at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.

Weightlifting Fiji star Taniela Rainibogi will take a two-week break before resuming preparations for his next competition.

The 2023 Fiji Sportsman of the Year, Taniela Rainibogi, won Fiji’s first senior gold at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.

Fiji has added another two medals to its tally after the first session on the final day of the 2024 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship bronze medalist Tomasi Saukuru is still in awe of his achievement after finishing third in the men’s 96kg junior category yesterday.

For Olimaipa Secivo, winning a medal in her first-ever tournament is a huge achievement in itself.

Weightlifting Fiji athletes Zion Tokona and Tomasi Saukuru delivered outstanding performances, adding to Fiji’s medal haul at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Suva.

Fiji’s Weightlifter and reigning Sportswoman of the Year, Miriama Taletawa, has added another accolade to her name by securing a silver medal in the junior women’s 76kg division at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Suva.

Fiji Weightlifting secured another medal in the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship after Keren Vulaca scooped bronze in the Women’s 71 kilogram category.

Nehemiah Elder won double gold in the men’s junior and youth categories for Weightlifting Fiji and settled for silver in the senior category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship.

Fifteen-year-old Nehemiah Elder has made history by setting a new Commonwealth Youth record in the snatch during the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, currently taking place at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.