BY TONY IROGA
The Solomon Islands Weightlifting team has arrived in Apia, Samoa, to compete in the 2026 Oceania Weightlifting Championships, IWF World Cup, and Commonwealth Junior and Youth Championships.
The championships, which run from Monday April 27 to Saturday May 2, form part of the qualification pathway for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The national squad, led by coach Wendy Hale, includes Jenly Wini Tegu, Shimara Tegu, Guy Saeg and Freeman Hale Aumalefo. The team departed Honiara International Airport on Wednesday 22 April before arriving in Samoa.
Their participation is supported through joint funding, with the National Sports Council of Solomon Islands providing 50 percent of costs, while the National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands and the Solomon Islands Weightlifting Federation jointly covering the remaining 50 percent.
In a statement, SIWF Secretary General Apollos Saeg thanked both organisations for their timely support, saying it ensured the athletes’ participation in the crucial qualifying event.
He said qualification for the Commonwealth Games requires athletes to compete in two major events and achieve strong results.
Mr Saeg added that if the team performs well in Samoa, they will proceed to Canada for a second qualifying tournament scheduled for May 15 to 17.
He expressed confidence that the athletes will deliver strong performances and represent Solomon Islands well on the international stage, with hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Photo credit: SINIS, NSC
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