FREE STATE
WEIGHTLIFTING
ASSOCIATION
Est. 2017 · Bloemfontein, Free State
Leading and advancing Olympic weightlifting across the Free State province — building athletes, integrity, and a pathway from grassroots to elite competition.
Four lifts, one province
Everything we do rests on the same four pillars, from a first session on the platform to a provincial vest.
Participation
Widening the door into the sport across the province — clubs, schools, and community programmes alike.
Athlete development
Coaching and competition pathways that take a lifter from their first snatch to national and international platforms.
Integrity & respect
A culture built on fair competition and mutual respect, on and off the platform.
Pathways to success
A sustainable route from grassroots to provincial, national, and international competition.
Built and supported in the Free State
We support Olympic weightlifting athletes in achieving provincial, national, and international success, while building a sustainable pathway for long-term excellence in the sport.
Ready to lift with us?
Reach out to find out about training, joining, or supporting Free State Weightlifting Association.
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