Fiji claimed two medals at the 2023 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Delhi, India on Saturday.
Fiji’s first medal was claimed by Nehemiah Elder at the championship settling for silver.
Miriama Taletawa managed to win a bronze medal in the junior division of the 71kg. This is her second international competition and second medal for Fiji.
According to coach Henry Elder, last year, Taletawa claimed a silver at the Oceania Weightlifting Champi-onships and the Pacific Mini Games in Saipan.
“Big thanks to our own families for the support, and also to our spiritual mentor Pastor Timoci Navunisaravi and all those who have contributed and supported our journey,” said Elder.
“Grateful to the Australian High Commission for their support in fully funding Weightlifting Fiji to the Commonwealth Championships in Delhi.”
