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Promoting the sport of Weightlifiting across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

17/10/2026

FROM HERITAGE TO HISTORY. THE ROAD TO LA 2028

Jamaica has a proud weightlifting heritage, built on the dedication of athletes who paved the way for future generations.

Since 2018, we have been steadily rebuilding Jamaica’s international weightlifting presence, moving from individual representation towards a growing programme of athletes, coaches and officials.

Over the past eight years, Jamaican weightlifters have competed at the Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games, CAC Games, Pan American Championships, IWF World Cup and World Championships.

Through Jamaica Weightlifting, we are building the foundations for a sustainable national programme — developing coaches, strengthening clubs, creating opportunities for young athletes and establishing clearer pathways to international competition.

China 2026 marks our next checkpoint. LA 2028 is our ambition.

The upcoming IWF World Championships represent another important step in our journey towards returning Jamaica to the Olympic stage in weightlifting.

Join us as we continue building Jamaica’s weightlifting future.

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05/10/2026

OCTOBER: LEGACY & PROGRESSION

October is an important month for Jamaica Weightlifting as we continue moving from planning into delivery and building a stronger pathway for the sport.

This month, our focus is on:

• Continuing our Road to LA 2028

• Preparing athletes for upcoming international competition opportunities

•Developing our coach education programme through our British Weightlifting Licensed Delivery Partnership

• Preparing our new athlete, coach, technical official and club membership structure

• Growing school and community participation through Lift Jamaica

• Continuing conversations with partners and sponsors to support the long-term development of the sport

As we look forward, we also honour the history that came before us.

Louis Martin MBE (pictured), Jamaican-born and part of the Windrush generation, represented Jamaica in weightlifting at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, before going on to become one of Britain’s most successful weightlifters.

His story is part of Jamaica’s weightlifting legacy — a legacy we want the next generation to know, celebrate and build upon.

From 1958 to 2026, and looking ahead to LA 2028.

Honouring our past. Building our present. Creating Jamaica’s weightlifting future.

22/09/2026

A major step forward for coach development in Jamaica

We’re proud to officially partner with British Weightlifting as a Licensed Delivery Partner, helping bring structured, high-quality coach education and development opportunities directly to Jamaica.

This partnership forms an important part of our commitment to building stronger coaches, creating clearer development pathways and strengthening the future of weightlifting across the island.

Thank you to British Weightlifting for supporting our vision. The work starts now. 🇯🇲🤝🇬🇧

28/08/2026

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.

24/08/2026

Heritage ——-> Legacy🇯🇲

10/06/2024

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

07/04/2024

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

06/04/2024

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.

Tune in on IWF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iwfnet

Or on Weightlifting House Tv

04/04/2024

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.

Tune in on IWF Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iwfnet

Or on Weightlifting House Tv

14/09/2023

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

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