March 2nd, 2010
In support of the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010, the National Library Building and its network of Public Libraries are showcasing the various sports that will feature in the Games, providing the general public an opportunity to learn more about the respective sports.
SWF is proud to have Jurong West Library showcasing our sport.
Jurong West Public Library
http://www.pl.sg/PL.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=PlLibraryLocations_1_2&PlLibraryLocations_1_2_actionOverride=%2FIBMS%2FplLibraryLocations%2FlibraryDetailsDisplay&PlLibraryLocations_1_2BranchCode=JWCL&_pageLabel=PlLibraryBranches
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February 22nd, 2010
SWF will be conducting its 7th Monthly Assessment Session on 27 Feb 10, Sat, starting at 10.30am.
These sessions are organised to evaluate the progress and abilities of our athletes, especially in respect to selecting them for overseas competitions.
The Assessment Sessions are open to a) members who are keen on being selected for overseas competitions and b) enthusiasts of the sport. All athletes participating must have valid memberships (payments should be made prior to the Session).
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February 22nd, 2010
Based in Loughborough, England for her studies, Helena had the opportunity to participate in the English Weightlifting Championships recently in the women’s 53kg weight class. Lifting a combined weight of 119 kg (Snatch 53kg, Clean & Jerk 66kg), she placed 2nd in a field of 7 athletes.
She will participating in more competitions in the coming months as she works towards representing Singapore at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in October this year
SWF congratulates Helena on a job well done!!
Full results from the competition are available here – http://www.bwla.co.uk/National/english-championships-2010.html
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January 8th, 2010
We would like to encourage all Singaporean (citizen or permanent residents) lifters in Singapore or overseas to register with SWF. This is especially so if you do not train with our squad at our training centre but would be keen on the opportunity to represent Singapore in international competition.
Registering with us will allow us to update you on the latest developments for our sport in Singapore and selection opportunities for international competitions. Please provide us with the following details to swf@swf.org.sg -
- Full Name
- Date Of Birth
- Telephone Number
- E-mail Address
- Residential Address
- Occupation
- Training Location (overseas/local)
- Training Programme Details
- Name of Coach (if applicable)
- Snatch Personal Best
- Clean & Jerk Personal Best
This registration is open all age groups and gender.
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January 7th, 2010
SWF will be conducting its 6th Monthly Assessment Session on 16 Jan 10, Sat, starting at 10am.
These sessions are organised to evaluate the progress and abilities of our athletes, especially in respect to selecting them for overseas competitions.
The Assessment Sessions are open to a) members who are keen on being selected for overseas competitions and b) enthusiasts of the sport. All athletes participating must have valid memberships (payments should be made prior to the Session).
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November 30th, 2009
SWF invites all youths to consider taking up the sport of Weightlifting. As a core Olympic sport, it features in major multi-sport games such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and SEA Games. The sport also has various World and regional Championships for different age groups of athletes.
Our current focus is on recruiting boys and girls who will be eligible for next year’s YOG. For those interested, our Selection Policy can be found at http://swf.org.sg/?page_id=210
We look forward to hearing from you.
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October 27th, 2009
As taken from The Straits Times, 27th Oct 09.
We are also featured in Red Sports – http://redsports.sg/2009/10/29/commonwealth-weighlifting-championships/
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October 27th, 2009
The 2009 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships marked a milestone for Singapore Weightlifting. Having entered one of its biggest squads for an international competition in recent years. The team brought home a bronze medal in the Junior Men’s 105+kg Category. This Medal was won by 18 year old Lewis Chua who is currently serving National Service with the Air Force.
24 Commonwealth countries were presented by almost 200 athletes. Singapore was represented by a team of 5 athletes (our 6th athlete, Ang Hwee, who needed to lift a total of 290kg to be selected by SNOC for the SEA Games in Laos, was withdrawn from competition due to injury), most of whom were participating in international competition for the first time. All our lifters performed well in matching their personal bests if not establishing new ones. Of the squad, 3 athletes were under the age of 20, part of Singapore’s new generation of weightlifters.
Category Name Snatch C & J Total
58kg Jr/F Jamie Wee 42kg 50kg 92kg
69kg Sr/M Wu Chuanfu 136kg -na- -na-
69kg Jr/M Reshveen Rajendran 72kg 103kg 175kg
85kg Sr/M Derrick Kim 110kg 130kg 240kg
105+kg Jr/M Lewis Chua 100kg 120kg 220kg
Initially entered as a ‘guest’, Chuanfu (who arrived in Singapore as a Head Coach for the team) was recognised as an official entrant for Singapore. Following 2 incomplete lifts in the Clean & Jerk, he was unfortunate to have his final lift of 160kg declared a ‘no lift’ on a technicality, thus, eliminating him from a minimum bronze medal placing.
The Singapore Weightlifting Federation looks forward to further success for its athletes and Singapore on the international stage while also developing and positioning itself well, to host international championships in the future.
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October 14th, 2009
As taken from http://www.todayonline.com
As featured in The Straits Times on 17th Oct 09.
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