Weightlifting Fiji in its history has qualified a total of 8 athletes to the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast based upon the Commonwealth Games ranking list.
Weightlifting Fiji General Secretary, Ritesh Ratiram says that athletes will still need to go through Weightlifting Fiji selection criteria in order for them to participate at the Commonwealth Games.
Meanwhile, part of the 8 athletes that have qualified are Apolonia Vaivai and Eileen Cikamatana who are the number one athletes in their respective weight categories as per the latest Commonwealth Games ranking.
The other six Athletes include Seruwai Malani, Arieta Mudunavoce, Maria Mareta, Manueli Tolu, Poama Qaqa and Taniela Rainibogi who have qualified after competing in accredited competitions by the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Weightlifting Fiji President, Atma Maharaj says that the athletes will still be required to achieve minimum level of performance in the lead up to National and International competition and a series of trials in January and February.
Maharaj says that athletes who fail to meet the minimum benchmark will not travel to the games.
