Weightlifting Fiji has confirmed the participation of three athletes, Taniela Rainibogi, Daniel Shaw and Nehemiah Elder at a training camp and coaching seminar organised by the Oceania Weightlifting Federation.
The camp will be held in Samoa, scheduled to coincide with the re-establishment of the Oceania Weightlifting Institute, is a significant step forward for the region’s weight-lifting community.
Paul Coffa, general secretary of the Oceania Weightlifting Federation extended the invitation for this initiative.
The institute, previously based in New Caledonia, closed in 2020 due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Its reopening signals a renewed focus on developing weight-lifting talent across the Pacific.
Fiji’s contingent was confirmed by Weightlifting Fiji coach Henry Elder during an interview with The Fiji Times.
Elder highlighted the importance of the camp for the athletes’ growth and preparation for future competitions.
“This camp will provide our lifters with the opportunity to train in a high-performance environment alongside some of the best athletes in the region.
“It is also a platform to strengthen our coaching capabilities,” Elder said.
The training camp and seminar aim to enhance the technical and tactical skills of athletes while equipping coaches with advanced knowledge.
It serves as a key initiative to rebuild the momentum of weight-lifting in Oceania and improve Fiji’s standing on the international stage.
