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This is the week we’ve been waiting for.

It doesn’t get any better than this.

Samoa strengthened an already formidable aggregate score to reclaim top spot after three rounds.

The news the competition would indeed be held this year, albeit in a different format, came as a surprise to many lifters. But the three athletes who will be representing Australia are still raring to go.

It was a fascinating competition to watch. The structure was different to a live comp, so coaches had to rethink their strategy to get the best result.

Should the OWF League be adjudicated purely on trust? And can Samoa grind out a big enough win over Papua New Guinea to unseat New Zealand?

This will be a jam-packed field, with lifters from all across the world embracing this new competition format.

New Zealand has a very strong and talented young group rising through the ranks, and this weekend they have the opportunity to show us what they’re made of.

The future is bright for weightlifting in the west as WA nurtures some exciting young weightlifters. But the rest of the country also has its stars.