Here are updates on our WSO scholarship programs. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 & 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀⁣ ⁣ Applications are now open for our Youth and Junior Athlete Scholarships. Application Deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2016. This scholarship provides support to NY WSO athletes attending USA Weightlifting National Championships Week.⁣  Last year, we supported twelve incredible athletes. We’re excited to extend this opportunity to even more in 2026.⁣ ⁣ This yea

Congratulations to all the athletes who broke state records or broke standards in January!⁣ ⁣ 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝟱⁣ ⁣ 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻⁣ Junior Men, 110 kg.⁣ Records: 137 kg SN, 170 kg CJ, 307 kg Total.⁣ Elias broke his own records of a 125 kg SN, 151 kg CJ, and 276 kg Total.⁣ ⁣ 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗻⁣ Masters Men (60-64), 88 kg.⁣ Record: 92 kg CJ.⁣ Brian broke the 91 kg record standard.⁣ ⁣ 𝗡𝗬𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻⁣ ⁣ 𝗡𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸⁣ Junior, 69 kg.⁣ R

The NY WSO recognizes the achievements of our members through our Outstanding Athlete Awards. Each year we celebrate their extraordinary dedication to training, grace in motion on the competition platform, and an indomitable will to overcome challenges.⁣ We’re so happy to recognize the following athletes for their outstanding achievements in weightlifting for 2025.⁣ Junior Athletes: Angelina Mintz & Robert Rohde. Masters Athletes: Nidia Pardo & Bryan Jow. Senior Athletes: Nid

The Coach of the Year is someone who demonstrates a high level of care in athlete development. Their ability to motivate, dedication to the sport, and commitment to excellence inspires others across our organization and beyond. Through this award the NY WSO recognizes the efforts of those who develop athletes and strengthen the sport of weightlifting along with our local community. It is with great pleasure that we announce Bryant Illenberg of the Gryphon Strength Barbell as