The Samoa Weightlifting Federation held an Inter-Club Competition last Saturday at the S.W.F Gym at Tuanaimato.
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The competition is for the youth lifters to build up their strength and ability for the Commonwealth Youth Games.
According to the Samoa Weightlifting Coach Tuaopepe Jerry Wallwork the competition on Saturday was a huge success.
“It was great to see so many young lifters both female and male,” said Tuaopepe.
“This was the first time we have had over 30 female lifters within a local competition, and all youth and junior age.
“There was some outstanding lifting by some of the young lifters who have only been training for 6 weeks.
“There were 4 clubs that entered athletes and they were Vaoala Club, Samoa Victim Support Group Club, Manu Club and Vailoa Club and the competition was very close.
“The girls division was full of great battles between the Vaoala Club and the S.V.S.G Team of Hope Club.”
Tuaopepe also said that it was very encouraging to see for the development of the sport of weightlifting within the country.
“Further to the competition the preparations for the Commonwealth Youth Games are on track for September this year,” he said.
“It was also great to see so many parents and friends turned up to support the event, all the support is needed to help these young lifters achieve their goals in the future.
“The Samoa Weightlifting Federation acknowledges each club for the huge effort made in training and preparing their lifters for the monthly inter-club tournament.
There will be an inter-club every month until December this year.
Some of the senior lifters also lifted very well breaking personal best totals and ranking #1 within the Oceania & South Pacific rankings 2015.
RESULT:
FEMALE: Best Junior Female Lifter: Evelina Junior – SVSG Club Best Female Youth: Elisapeta Samuelu – Vaoala Club Best Female Senior: Mandoreen Semeatu – Manu Club
MALE: Best Male Youth: Maeu Nanai – Manu Club Best Male Junior: Lauititi Lui – Manu Club Best Male Senior: Petunu Opeloge – Manu Club
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