The Fiji Powerlifting Federation has announced a formidable 10-member team to compete in the Oceania Regional Powerlifting Championships 2014, scheduled to take place in Nauru from October 30 to November 2. This was confirmed by the Federation’s general president, Viliame Lagonilakeba.
The team comprises six athletes and four officials. Lagonilakeba emphasized the challenges of competing in Nauru, highlighting the country’s rich powerlifting culture and its history of producing world champions. He stated that Nauru is recognized as one of the toughest powerlifting nations globally.
Despite these challenges, Lagonilakeba expressed confidence in his athletes, noting their preparedness and eagerness to compete against the region’s elite.
The athletes representing Fiji include Vivaan Patel in the Men’s sub-junior U83kg, Vinesh Chand in the Men’s Open U74kg, Faga Varea in the Men’s Open U93kg, Muzammil Ali in the Men’s Open U120kg, and Kurt Wise, who will serve as captain in the Men’s Open U120kg category.
The officials accompanying the team are Eric Jioje as the head coach (non-travelling), Ryan Bale (non-travelling), Salacieli Koroi as the assistant coach (travelling), and Jessa May Banchod as the team manager and doctor (travelling).