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Institute lifters dominates first day of lifting

5 categories contested on the 1st day of the Oceania Senior Championships and all five categories were won by lifters training at the Oceania Weightlifting Institute in New Caledonia. The 48kg was won by Kathleen Hare from PNG, 53kg was won by Dika Toua also from PNG with a 182kg Total results. The 58 kg was won by Fijian Sportswoman of the year, Maria Liku, with a Total results of 188kg. In the men 56kg Manueli Tulo from FIJ take the gold with 237kg Total results while Manuel Minginfel from FSM won in 62kg with an impressive 280kg Total results. It is interesting to note that the winner in 62kg, Manuel Minginfel is the General Secretary of the FSM Weightlifting Federation and was elected as Executive Board Member of the OWF recently.

New website for the FISU

The FISU website has just been revamped.The aim was to make it simpler, clearer and above all focused on what makes the FISU identity: Universiades, World University Championships and educational events such as the Forum and the Conference. The new FISU website provides easier access to these events, as well as a section dedicated to our partners – International Sports Federations. For more info, please visit

Last Continental Olympic Qualification Event started in Samoa

The impressive Opening Ceremony of the Oceania Championships – Continental Olympic Qualification Event & Commonwealth Championships was held with the participation of Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi, Samoa's Prime Minister Hon. Marcus Stephen, OWF President and Dr. Tamas Ajan, IWF President who officially opened the competition. The attention now turned to the Tuanaimato Sports Complex – venue where the competitions are held – which also hosted the 2007 IWF World Cup. Follow the competition on our Live Scoreboard and check the Results

IWF meeting in preparation of the Nanjing 2014 YOG

In the framework of SportAccord, the IWF President Dr. Tamas Ajan and Competition Director Attila Adamfi held a fruitful meeting with the Nanjing 2014 YOG Deputy Director, Sports and Venues and Head of Sport Competition Department. In order to enforce and maintain a close collaboration, the IWF suggested extending the Competition Schedule to a 6 day period. Key operational issues were also discussed, and a proposal was made to relocate the Training Venue as close as possible to the Competition

Education Seminar in Apia, Samoa

In the framework of the IWF Development Program, a coaching, technical, administrative, athlete education and medical seminar was held in Samoa prior to the Oceania Championships - Continental Olympic Qualification Event & Commonwealth Championships. On the technical side Sam Coffa from Australia and Garry Marshall from New Zealand held lectures. In coaching related topics Lyn Jones from Australia gave information. Athlete education was conducted by Mike Keelan from Australia and the medical seminar was conducted by Dr. Moni Kami from Tonga. From the IWF, the Competition Director, Attila Adamfi also gave lectures. The cultural assimilation seminar was conducted by Trent Dabwido from Nauru. Matthew Curtain, LOCOG Weightlifting Manager gave updated information in regard to the London Olympic Games. A special session was dedicated to ADAMS. During the Seminar, Paul Coffa togehter with Dr. Tamas Ajan has launched the Oceania Talent Identification

Samoa is Ready

Samoa is ready to host one of the biggest weightlifting events ever held in the Pacific. The 2012 Oceania & Commonwealth Senior, Junior and Youth Championships will take place in Apia from Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th June. The Oceania Electoral Congress was held today at the Samoa Convention Centre. Dr. Tamas Ajan received the title „Honorary Life President of the OWF” for his contribution as founder. Paul Wallwork, previous OWF President became Life Member. Hon. Marcus Stephen (NRU) was reelected as President. Paul Coffa (AUS) was reelected as General Secretary. 1st Vice President: Jerry Wallwork (SAM) Vice Presidents: Frank Robby (PNG) Samuel Pera (COK) Executive Board Members: Kokoria Iabeta (KIR) Manuel Minginfel (FSM) Phil Maunder (AUS) Matthew Curtain (AUS) was reappointed as Assistant General Secretary This event is fully supported by the Government of Samoa and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of Samoa’s Independence. The whole country of Samoa will be in a celebration and festive mood all of next week. 211 athletes from 24 NFs will compete during the event. Read the OWF Newsletter