Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
21 April, 2026, 10:21 pm
Central - 23°C Clouds
IN DEPTH
21 April, 2026, 10:21 pm Central - 23°C Clouds

31 weightlifters chase Pacific Mini Games spot

31 weightlifters chase Pacific Mini Games spot

By Naveel Krishant
15/04/2022
[Photo Credit: Weightlifting Fiji]

31 athletes will be participating at National Weightlifting Championships tomorrow aiming to secure their place in the National team travelling to the Pacific Mini Games in June.

Vying for a place in the Pacific Mini-games team is former 2-time Commonwealth games Bronze Medalist and recent Oceania Online Cup Gold medalist Apolonia Vaivai, Oceania Online cup Gold medalist Eroni Talemaigau, 2019 Commonwealth Youth Silver Medalist Daniel Shaw and 2021 Oceania Online Bronze medalist Sebiuta Talamaiwasa. Also in contention are former national rep Charlie Lolohea, along with new finds, Vikatoria Taka, former swimmer Leyna-May Domonatagi, rugby League convert Apakuki Tabuawaiwai and national Team Captain Patrick Tawake, Levuka siblings Ateca Vira, Marian Vira and Solomoni Vira.

National Coach Henry Elder says the sacrifices their dedicated athletes have taken is now showing and he is very excited to see their performances.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Police assisted by RFMF officials to source statements and information after Vakarisi's death
Police investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department have been assisted by officials from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, with rega...
4 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Heavy Rain Alert for Fiji Group, Vunaniu Flats in Serua flooded
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the entire Fiji Group.The Nadi Weather Office says a weak trough of low pressure with associated cloud, ...
4 hours ago

Police seek constitutional amendments for use of force, warrantless searches and armouries
The Fiji Police Force is proposing the strengthening of police independence in the Constitution by ensuring the Commissioner is operationally ...
5 hours ago

TFL's former Manager Treasury and Finance Controller agree that payments made to Kaba's company were legitimate
Former Manager Treasury for Telecom Fiji Limited, Samuel Brown and Financial Controller, Ashika Nandani agree that $766,327.22 was a legitimate ...
5 hours ago

Police yet to confirm details of alleged offence of Samabula officers
Police are yet to confirm the details of the alleged offence of the Samabula Police Station officers accused of corruption and abuse of office in ...
5 hours ago

Police have cleared the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge after vehicle accident
Police have cleared the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge, and traffic has returned to normal following an accident involving two vehicles. There were no ...
7 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Drug lord Jone Vakarisi dies in military custody as investigations find unauthorised weapons outside RFMF inventory
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custoday, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 RFMF personnel remains in military ...
12 hours ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
13 hours ago

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's State Funeral
Ratu Epeli was a highly respected Fijian chief and a people’s President as many would remember him on many occasions walking on the streets of Suva ...
6 days ago

TOP