weightlifting

Ecuador’s First Female Olympic Gold-Medalist: Neisi Barrera Dajomes’ Empowering…

“Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision.“ – Muhammad Ali 23-year-old Neisi Barrera Dajomes is an Ecuadorian weightlifting champion. She was introduced to weightlifting by her brother Javier and encouraged to pursue the sport by his coaches. She began training from ...

18-Year-Old Swimming Maestro Ahmed Hafnaoui Wins Tunisia’s First Medal…

Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.  – Muhammad Ali Born in the year 2002 in Gafsa, Tunisia, Ahmed Hafnaoui is a professional swimmer who specializes in freestyle events. Hafnaoui was only 12-year-old when he joined the country’s national ...

From Circus School to Weightlifting Champion: Maude Charron’s Unique…

Born in 1993, Quebec, Canada, Maude Charron is a Canadian weightlifter who competes in the 63/64 kg category. Her journey of reaching the Olympics is very unique. As a child, Charron was never quite interested in weightlifting but instead was a gifted young gymnast. As a teenager, she began attending the École de Cirque de ...

Hidilyn Diaz: the First Filippino to Win Gold in…

Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there. -Bo Jackson Sergeant Hilidyn Diaz is a Filipino weightlifter and member of the country’s air force. She grew up wanting to be a banker and practicing various different sports like basketball, volleyball and weightlifting which she learned from her cousin from the age of ...

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu: First Indian Medalist at the Tokyo…

“If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.” – Dwayn “The Rock” Johnson By winning the silver medal in the 49kg weightlifting category, Mirabai Chanu became the first Indian athlete to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, making the nation proud. We applaud her strength and passion that brings ...