The Fiji Powerlifting Federation has announced a robust 10-member team for the Oceania Regional Powerlifting Championships 2014, set to take place in Nauru from October 30 to November 2. This was confirmed by Federation general president Viliame Lagonilakeba.
The team comprises six athletes and four officials. Lagonilakeba expressed the challenges the team will face, noting that powerlifting is a significant part of Nauru’s culture, having produced numerous world champions, which makes it one of the toughest powerlifting nations globally.
He mentioned that the athletes are confident and well-prepared for the competition, eager to measure their strength and skills against top competitors from the region.
The Fiji squad features the following athletes:
– Vivaan Patel – Men’s sub-junior U83kg
– Vinesh Chand – Men’s Open U74kg
– Faga Varea – Men’s Open U93kg
– Muzammil Ali – Men’s Open U120kg
– Kurt Wise – Men’s Open U120kg (captain)
The officials include:
– Eric Jioje – Head coach (non-traveling)
– Ryan Bale – (non-traveling)
– Salacieli Koroi – Assistant coach (traveling)
– Jessa May Banchod – Team manager/doctor (traveling)