Nadeene Latif (48/53kg Class)      

Nadeene is a member of the 2008 NSW Institute of Sport Team. Nadeene has been lifting for 14 years and represented NSW many times at National level. Nadeene has represented Australia at many international events and is the 53kg Oceania champion for 2006. Nadeene competed at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games where she received a Bronze medal in the 53kg class. For further information on Nadeene click on the following link ATHLETE PROFILE - Nadeene Latif.pdf

Malak Chamoun (77kg Class)   

Malak is a member of the 2008 NSW Institute of Sport Team. Malek is the recent winner of the Junior Magpies Award for 2005. Junior lifter Malak Chamoun is currently the U/16 Australian record holder, U/18 Australian record holder in the 77kg and 85kg categories. Malek also hold State records in the 77kg class. Malak is the son of a great NSW lifter George Chamoun. Malek represented Australia for the first time at the 2006 Commonwealth and Oceania Championships held in Apia Samoa. He has gone to represent Australia at the 2007 Arafura Games and 2007 Junior World Championships. For further information on Malak click on the following link ATHLETE PROFILE - Malek Chamoun.pdf

Elena Palamara (69kg Class)  

Elena is a member of the 2008 NSW Institute of Sport Team Member. Elena has represented NSW at the 2004 Senior Nationals where she placed 3rd in the U/20, she also represented NSW at the 2005 Senior Nationals where she placed 3rd in the U/20 and at the same time setting many personal bests. Elena represented Australia for the first time at the 2006 Commonwealth and Oceania Championships held in Apia Samoa. Elena's goals are to go the 2010 Commonwealth Games and beyond. For further information on Elena click on the following link ATHLETE PROFILE - Elena Palamara.pdf

Emmanuel Citton (94kg Class) 

Emmanuel is a member of the 2008 NSW Institute of Sport Team Member. Emmanuel has only been lifting for just over 3 years but has continued to improve every time. Emmanuel hopes to represent Australia in the future. For further information on Emmanuel click on the following link ATHLETE PROFILE - Emmanuel Citton.pdf

Pete Hardiman (105kg Class)   

Pete is a member of the 2008 NSW Institute of Sport Team Member. This is Pete's first year on the institute. Pete is showing great talent and in constantly improving. Pete represented NSW on many occasions. Pete hopes to make the 2010 Commonwealth Games. For further information on Pete click on the following link. ATHLETE PROFILE - Pete Hardiman.pdf

Jason Huynh (77kg Class)   

Jason began Weightlifting through the school sport program 3 years ago and has continued to improve, representing NSW at the U/16 and U/18 Australian Championships.  Jason has just been selected on the 2008 NSW Institute of Sport team. For further information on Jason click on the following link. ATHLETE PROFILE - Jason Huynh.pdf