Vanuatu weightlifter Ajah Pritchard-Lolo has finished 29th at the 2026 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Senior World Championships in Ningbo, China, after lifting a combined total of 207 kilograms.

Ajah recorded 94kg in the snatch and 113kg in the clean and jerk at the competition, which brought together weightlifters from around the world.

First Step Towards 2028 Olympic Qualification

The championships marked Ajah’s first qualifying competition on her pathway towards securing a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States.

Her total lift placed her 29th in the competition.

Despite the result, Ajah said her performance in Ningbo was not what she had planned or prepared for. She described it as not being her day but said she would take the lessons from the competition and use them to improve for future challenges.

Ajah has another competition approaching, with only a few days remaining before she travels again.

The short period gives her an opportunity to make adjustments to her training, rebuild her confidence and prepare for a stronger performance.

Her Olympic qualification campaign continues as she works towards the 2028 Games.