IUMI Team Solomon Islands was over the moon Monday, to witness two their athletes Jenly Wini and Lora Maelosia won medals for Solomon Islands.
Day one of weightlifting competition was held yesterday at Maranatha Hall, Lunga, East Honiara.
Iumi Team Solomon congratulated Wini and Maelosia on their outstanding performance in the Women’s Weightlifting competition.
Wini secured three gold medals in the ‘Snatch and Clean Jerk,’ and ‘Overall Gold Weight categories.
“She brought immense pride to the Solomon Islands,” said Iumi Team Solomon.
Maelosia also won three silvers medals in the same categories.
Wini and Maelosia had great energy because they were performing in front of their immediate families who cheer them throughout the competition.
Delighted Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare presented the medals to the iron queens.
PM Sogavare has place a target that Iumi Team Solomon must achieve and that is to win 40 gold medals.
By LACHLAN EDDIE HOE
Solomon Star, Honiara
