We’re so proud of two local lads Rajan and Yuvi who shone in the recent British Weightlifting Championships in Leeds.
Rajan from Smethwick and Yuvi from Tipton both received funding to help support their passions through the Sandwell Gifted and Talented programme. Rajan was awarded silver in the under 15s 61kg class, winning the snatch and just missing out on the gold in clean and jerk
Yuvi competed in the under 15s 55kg class in the snatch and clean and jerk and came overall 2nd
Rajan has his sights set on representing Team GB and winning international competitions. He said: “I love training and the friends I have made at Warley Weightlifting Club. I couldn’t have done it without the support of my coaches, family and the Gifted and Talented programme which gave me the resources to buy equipment and compete at competitions around the country.”
Yuvi added: “Winning medals at the British Weightlifting Championships as I’ve grown up has meant a lot to me. As I’m getting older, the sport is becoming more and more competitive.
The funding I am receiving from the Gifted and Talented programme is helping me financially support my training! It helps with travel, clothing and equipment costs! My aim in the future is to continue my training and qualify for the European Championships.”
