Jamaica Weightlifting Federation

HONOURING OUR PAST.
LIFTING OUR FUTURE.

The Legacy of Jamaica Weightlifting

Jamaica’s weightlifting story stretches across generations — from local clubs and national championships to representation on the Caribbean, Pan-American and world stage.

1973 - World & Pan-American Championships, Cuba

International representation for Jamaica

Clubs. Coaches. Athletes. Community.

Jamaican weightlifting was built through people and places that created opportunities for generations of lifters.

Jamaica Weightlifting Association
Annual Weightlifting Championship — 1982

A reminder that national competition and organised weightlifting have long been part of Jamaica’s sporting landscape.

Before us, there were athletes who trained, competed, coached and represented Jamaica.

Their contribution deserves to be remembered.

Pan- Am Bronze Medalist 1985 - Dale Neil (third from right)

THE STORY CONTINUES.

Heritage ——-> Legacy🇯🇲

Congratulations to Sientje Henderson ( ) who compete in the recent Pan-American Masters Championships placing 1st in her category.

Day 7 of the IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand competed in the Men’s 81kg A group, and placed 4th overall.

Our next athlete to step on the stage is who will@ compete in the Men’s 86kg A group.

Tune in to support our athletes competing in the last Olympic qualifier.

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T-2 days until we have our athlete compete at the IWF World Cup in Thailand.

Tune in to support our athletes competing in the last Olympic qualifier.

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Riyadh 2023, JWF first Congress as full member of IWF # let’s continue to work hard to develop the sport of weightlifting.

Another great representation for Team Jamaica on the international Weightlifting Platform, at the IWF World Championships hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

This is the 3rd time we have been able to send a squad to the World Championships, and a step in the right direction towards continuing our development and growth in the sport of weightlifting.

Congratulations to our delegation;

• Omarie Mears ( ) competed on Sunday 10th, in the Men’s 81kg Category. Placing 5th in his group, and 22nd overall in the Championships.

• James Daley ( ) competed on Tuesday 12th in the Men’s 96kg category, placing 5th overall in his group, and 23rd overall in the Championships.

• To Coach Mehmed Fikretov ( ) for Coaching our Athletes at the Championships.

Thank you to those that have supported us and continue to support us on this journey.

Well don’t team Jamaica # IWF World Championships, Riyadh 2023.