It's all happening in Apia.
The 2026 Universal Cup, running from Apr. 27 to May 1, beckons Oceania's best. It's five meets in one:
Oceania Youth Championships
Oceania Junior Championships
Oceania Senior Championships
Commonwealth Youth Championships
Commonwealth Junior Championships
This event is also a precursor to the XXIII Commonwealth Games in July. WLHOUSE isn't in Apia, but we are watching and will report podium results on this page as they're made available.
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2026 Universal Cup
The 2026 Universal Cup in Apia, Samoa, is running multiple age groups and weight categories simultaneously. The results below are for the Senior podiums, but may contain Youth and Junior medalists.
In addition to the best weightlifters from Oceania, the Cup also hosts athletes you might not expect:
Ruslan Nurudinov (UZB)
Rosie Ramos (PHI)
Artyom Antropov (KAZ)
Yu Menqian (CHN)
The wildcard: Team Samoa are out in force with 16 athletes, including:
Seine Stowers | 77KG | 250KG Entry
Iuniarra Sipaia | +86KG | 262KG Entry
John Tafi | 71KG | 320KG Entry
Jack Opeloge | 110KG | 382KG Entry
Senele Mao | +110KG | 410KG Entry
Oceania Senior Championships
Below are results from the 2026 Oceania Senior Championships, one of five competitions held during the Universal Cup in Apia.
The results below are pulled directly from the official results book and are not incomplete. Certain categories held fewer than five athletes altogether.
Guest Athletes
Yu Mengqian (CHN): 187 (82/105)
Ruslan Nurudinov (UZB): 400 (178/222)
Rosie Ramos (PHI): 175 (80/95)
We could not locate results or confirmation for Artyom Antropov (KAZ) or Yedige Yemberdi (KAZ).
Women's Results
48KG
- Jo-Beth Deireragea (NRU): 157 (71/86)
- Jianne Gungon (AUS): 152 (69/83)
- Thelma Toua (PNG): 146 (63/83)
- Ani Gavera (PNG): 125 (58/67)
53KG
- Jenly Tegu (SOL): 170 (75/95)
- Loa Toua (PNG): 168 (73/95)
- Idau Vagi (PNG): 147 (64/83)
58KG
- Kayla Miller-Gorce (AUS): 172 (79/93)
- My-Only Stephen (NRU): 160 (70/90)
- Margaret Harris (NRU): 150 (70/80)
- Melissa Orthosie (NCL): 117 (54/63)
- Atelina Vulakouvaki (FIJ): 113 (50/63)
63KG
- Family Notte (NRU): 224 (101/123)
- Fatima Yakubu (AUS): 203 (90/113)
- Sienne Fesolai (NZL): 197 (89/108)
- Emma McIntyre (NZL): 192 (88/104)
- Anoni Faumui (SAM): 186 (83/103)
- Milah Dinh (VAN): 171 (76/95)
- Mereia Turaganivalu (FIJ): 168 (74/94)
- Shirmara Wini (SOL): 166 (76/90)
- Kari Mea (PNG): 165 (70/95)
- Cyndi Rival (NCL): 134 (58/76)
69KG
- Nya Hayman (AUS): 212 (95/117)
- Ulina Sagone (FIJ): 135 (60/75)
- Siva Teimitsi (NRU): 115 (55/60)
Recap
- Olivia Selemaia (NZL) bombed out in the snatch and jerked 124 for new Junior and Senior Oceanic records.
77KG
- Seine Stowers (SAM): 254 (112/142)
- Taiwo Liadi (NGR): 240 (105/135)
- Isabella Andueza (AUS): 215 (93/122)
- Heather Curtis (NRU): 207 (97/110)
- Notte Chrislyn (NRU): 155 (70/85)
- Zoe Magnetti (NCL): 121 (56/65)
- Maria Fiapule Sefo (SAM): 103 (43/60)
86KG
- Eileen Cikamatana (AUS): 245 (112/133)
- Litia Nacagilevu (NZL): 240 (111/129)
- Sefulu Seuao (SAM): 222 (99/123)
- Miriama Taletawa (FIJ): 216 (95/121)
- Ajah Pritchard-Lolo (VAN): 212 (97/115)
- Destiny Uera (NRU): 197 (85/112)
- Demy Dabin (NCL): 182 (81/101)
- Noi Igo (PNG): 155 (70/85)
Recap
- Medea Jones (NZL) bombed out in the clean & jerk and snatched 103.
+86KG
- Iuniarra Sipaia (SAM): 257 (106/151)
- Tui-Alofa Patolo (NZL): 244 (113/131)
- Mollie King (NZL): 234 (102/132)
- Matanoko McDonald (COK): 203 (86/117)
- Toao Vete (TUV): 202 (92/110)
- Luaiva Floyd (ASA): 200 (85/115)
- Malia Timo (TUV): 192 (85/107)
- Tenganga Taunikarawa (KIR): 191 (86/105)
- Helen Seipua (FIJ): 182 (75/107)
- Marcquina Cook (NRU): 180 (80/100)
Men's Results
60KG
- Johannes Adam (NRU): 233 (100/133)
- Reinataake Takeneiti (KIR): 226 (101/125)
- Doura Bau (PNG): 226 (96/130)
- Kevau Baru (PNG): 215 (95/120)
- Riklon Mike (MHL): 203 (93/110)
- Lawrence Reva Oala (PNG): 199 (83/116)
- Guy Saeg (SOL): 195 (90/105)
- Johanen Kakiouea (NRU): 180 (80/100)
65KG
- Morea Baru (PNG): 271 (121/150)
- Leowell Cristobal (NMI): 246 (108/138)
- Blaine Patris (PLW): 242 (110/132)
- Alfred Degia (NRU): 236 (100/136)
- Kaimauri Erati (KIR): 235 (105/130)
- Shadrach Cain (NRU): 232 (102/130)
- Apakuki Wakanibua (FIJ): 210 (90/120)
- Mario Israel (FIJ): 158 (65/93)
71KG
- John Tafi (SAM): 311 (140/171)
- Ezekiel Moses (NRU): 300 (135/165)
- Poama Qaqa (FIJ): 292 (132/160)
- Manuila Raobu (TUV): 271 (121/150)
- Freeman Aumalefo (SOL): 255 (115/140)
- Micah Sumor (PLW): 220 (100/120)
- Rabaua Etera (FIJ): 179 (79/100)
79KG
- Marco Mollo (NZL): 302 (133/169)
- Ruben Katoatau (KIR): 297 (127/170)
- Kyle Itsimaera (NRU): 286 (130/156)
- Faitasia Seuao (SAM): 284 (122/162)
- Daniel Shaw (FIJ): 265 (120/145)
- Gyro Remirez (PLW): 261 (115/146)
- Pai Kelemete (SAM): 214 (94/120)
- Henri Eatene (NCL): 201 (85/116)
Recap
- Rory Scott (AUS) bombed out in the clean & jerk after snatching 133.
88KG
- Cameron McTaggart (NZL): 339 (154/185)
- Ryven Ewing (AUS): 314 (136/178)
- Thomas Shannon (AUS): 302 (132/170)
- Sione Sasa (SAM): 291 (130/161)
- Marcincy Cook (NRU): 290 (130/160)
- Tekina Moaniba (KIR): 266 (120/146)
- Aiden Gimed (FSM): 245 (112/133)
Recap
- Uaealesi Funaki (TGA) bombed out in the snatch and jerked 160.
94KG
- Oliver Saxton (AUS): 345(157/188)
- Emmanuel Ulimasao (SAM): 321(146/175)
- Jerome Tura (COK): 287 (122/165)
- Atantaake Jans (MHL): 272 (121/151)
- Daniel Hephzibah (FIJ): 265 (115/150)
Recap
- Xavier Albert (NZL) bombed out in the clean & jerk and snatched 143.
110KG
- Jack Opeloge (SAM): 374 (160/214)
- Taniela Rainibogi (FIJ): 373 (173/200)
- Ridge Barredo (AUS): 357 (161/196)
- Jackson Roberts-Young (AUS): 348 (147/201)
- Malachi Faamausili-Fala (NZL): 333 (148/185)
- Thomas Wilbur (VAN): 330 (150/180)
- Joshua Uikilifi Jr. (TGA): 326 (144/182)
- Niusila Opeloge (SAM): 297 (131/166)
- Nimilote Camaibulu (FIJ): 142 (60/82)
Recap
- Xavier Tiffany (NZL) bombed out in the clean & jerk and snatched 152.
+110KG
- Sanele Mao (SAM): 410 (185/225)
- David Liti (NZL): 387 (175/212)
- Suamili Nanai (AUS): 355 (170/185)
- Sikoti Manumua Jr. (TGA): 328 (148/180)
- Marcquinz Cook (NRU): 305 (134/171)
- Steven Kari (PNG): 300 (130/170)
- Fomai Faimanifo (SAM): 295 (125/170)
- Kennedy Nofoagatotoa (ASA): 271 (120/151)
2026 Universal Cup Schedule
April 27
W48
Rosegie Ramos (PHI) | Yu Mengqian (CHN)
- Local: 12:00 PM
- GMT: 12:00
M60
- Local: 2:30 PM
- GMT: 14:30
W53
- Local: 5:00 PM
- GMT: 17:00
April 28
M65
- Local: 12:00 PM
- GMT: 12:00
W58
- Local: 2:30 PM
- GMT: 14:30
M71
John Tafi (SAM)
- Local: 5:00 PM
- GMT: 17:00
April 29
W63
- Local: 11:00 AM
- GMT: 11:00
M79
- Local: 1:30 PM
- GMT: 13:30
W69
Olivia Selemaia (NZL)
- Local: 4:00 PM
- GMT: 16:00
M88
Yedige Yemberdi (KAZ) | Alexander Uvarov (KAZ) | Gaygysyz Torayev (TKM)
- Local: 6:30 PM
- GMT: 18:30
April 30
W77
Seine Stowers (SAM) | Samantha Walker (AUS)
- Local: 10:00 AM
- GMT: 10:00
M94
Ramiro Romero (ENG)
- Local: 2:30 PM
- GMT: 14:30
W86
Eileen Cikamatana (AUS)
- Local: 5:00 PM
- GMT: 17:00
May 1
M110
Artyom Antropov (KAZ) | Ruslan Nurudinov (UZB) | Jack Opeloge (SAM)
- Local: 11:30 AM
- GMT: 11:30
W+86
Iuniarra Sipaia (SAM) | Lyubov Kovalchuk (KAZ) | Etta Love (CAN)
- Local: 2:00 PM
- GMT: 14:00
M+110
Senele Mao (SAM) | David Liti (NZL)
- Local: 4:30 PM
- GMT: 16:30
