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Philippine Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz became emotional at the opening of her new weightlifting facility in Makati City, designed to nurture the next generation of Filipino athletes. The HD LiftOff center makes elite training accessible to young weightlifters across the country.
Nigerian weightlifter Rafiat Lawal successfully defended her Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow, setting a new Games record in the process. Her victory highlights Nigeria's rising dominance in weightlifting, fueled by increased support from the National Sports Commission.
When Joshua Uikilifi lifted at the Commonwealth Games, he didn't just compete—he threw a party. The Tongan weightlifter had crowds roaring with spectacular dance moves after every successful lift. #
Alexsandra Ann Diaz just swept all three gold medals at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships, breaking records in the 48kg category. The 16-year-old is following in the footsteps of her aunt, Hidilyn Diaz, who became the Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist in 2021.
High school senior Abraham Clemetson lifted 325 pounds to shatter his school's decades-old weightlifting record, dedicating the achievement to his grandmother who passed away during last year's competition. Despite being on the autism spectrum, the determined athlete now sets his sights on the 2028 Olympics. ##
Australian weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana turned tears of disappointment into tears of joy, claiming her third straight Commonwealth Games gold just months after narrowly missing an Olympic medal. The 26-year-old's triumph in Glasgow makes her only the third woman ever to achieve this rare feat.
A 15-year-old from the same Philippine neighborhood as Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz just won gold in his first national games. Adrian Bucol lifted 183kg to claim the historic first weightlifting medal at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa.
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu says her mother's constant reminder—"Yes, you can do it"—powered her to a third Commonwealth Games gold medal. The champion's mother first spotted her daughter's unusual strength as a child carrying firewood in rural Manipur.
Rafiatu Folashade Lawal didn't just defend her Commonwealth title. She rewrote the record books six times in one day, leading Nigeria's historic medal surge in Glasgow.
Madias Ngake fled the 2012 Olympics and slept on London streets for a month after teammates discovered she was a lesbian. Now she's won Commonwealth Games silver for England, returning to elite sport after 14 years away.
Madias Nzesso Ngake fled persecution as a gay athlete from Cameroon, slept on London streets for a month, and just won Commonwealth Games silver for England 14 years later. Her comeback story shows how far courage and resilience can carry someone who refuses to give up.
Lori Grijalva couldn't move her right side after a stroke at 64. Today, she's back on the competition platform winning gold medals and teaching others to recognize warning signs.
Alireza Yousefi just lifted his way into the history books, hoisting 261 kg to shatter the world clean and jerk record at the Asian Championships. The Iranian super heavyweight proved that dedication and strength know no limits.
India's weightlifting icon isn't just winning gold medals anymore—she's helping her teammates earn theirs too. Mirabai Chanu has become an unofficial coach, bridging language barriers and boosting morale across India's weightlifting team.
Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons wants to compete in both discus and weightlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a combination never attempted before. The reigning Commonwealth champion is working to qualify in weightlifting while preparing to defend her discus title in Glasgow.
Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu shattered three Commonwealth Games records while claiming her third consecutive weightlifting title in Glasgow. India's star lifter dominated the 48kg category, finishing 22kg ahead of her nearest competitor.
A weightlifter who fled the 2012 Olympics and became homeless in London to escape persecution will compete for England at Glasgow 2026. Madias Ngake never returned home to Cameroon or held her Olympic medal, but she's rebuilt her life and her career.
Team Nigeria has claimed fourth place overall at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, leading every African nation with six gold medals. Para powerlifters and weightlifters are dominating their events and breaking records along the way.
After sleeping on streets following her 2012 Olympic debut, weightlifter Madias Ngake will compete for England at Glasgow 2026. The athlete who sought asylum to escape persecution in Cameroon never even held the Olympic medal she earned seven years late.
Weightlifter Yeison Lopez set three world records at the Pan American Championships, lifting 397kg total and finishing a stunning 48kg ahead of his nearest competitor. The Colombian champion called it a "wonderful experience" as he chases his Olympic gold dream in Los Angeles.
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