The annual Finnish Youth Weightlifting Carnival Camp in Rovaniemi kicked off with a grand start on Monday at the renowned Santasport. The five-day camp, filled with a fusion of intense training, friendly competition, and boundless adventures, is set to conclude on Friday.
The prestigious event has brought together over 30 promising junior weightlifters, aged between 8 and 16 years, from across Finland. They are being mentored by a team of ten seasoned coaches dedicated to honing the youths’ physical prowess and fostering a sense of camaraderie among the group.
The camp, much loved for its blending of traditional weightlifting instruction with recreational activities, serves as a crucial platform for budding weightlifters to sharpen their skills and develop enduring friendships. While the training sessions are rigorous, the atmosphere is far from stringent. The balance between work and play at the camp is being highly praised, contributing to its growing popularity.
Despite the demanding nature of weightlifting, the participants have demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm and tenacity, displaying a level of talent and dedication that points to a bright future for Finnish weightlifting.
It’s a festival of strength and determination, but also of unity and friendship, that paints a vivid picture of the Finnish youth’s sporting spirit. The Santasport Weightlifting Carnival Camp truly exemplifies how sports and recreation can come together, shaping the champions of tomorrow.
EWF congratulates to the Finish Weightlifting Federation.