Xavier Tiffany Grand Prix 1 Olympic Qualifier, Havana, Cuba.
Help Xavier represent New Zealand at an Olympic Qualifier in Cuba!
Hamilton, Waikato
Xavier is a 19yr old up and coming Olympic Weightlifter from Hamilton. Since leaving Hamilton Boys' High in 2021, he has propelled himself Nationally & now Internationally on the weightlifting stage through his Weightlifting Club, StrengthHQ and his dedicated coach, Tina Ball.
By lifting a combined total of 305kg in March, Xavier achieved an International Weightlifting Grade, which entitles him to attend The Grand Prix 1 in Cuba in June which is an Olympic Qualifier Event. An amazing achievement, but the short turnaround has made raising funds very tight.
Xavier will train alongside Commonwealth, Olympic & World level weightlifters in the USA for 3 weeks, before heading to Cuba to compete.
His overall costs for this 4 week trip of a lifetime are estimated at $12,000. We are only seeking $6,000 through this 'givealittle' page, as we hope to raise the other half through other fundraising avenues.
A humble, honest, hardworking athlete, Xavier's mental, physical, social and spiritual strengths have seen him achieve notable weightlifting accolades over his relatively short weightlifting career. Recent achievements:
**2023 Men's 89kg**
> NZ Jnr Snatch Record
> NZ Jnr Total Record
> International Grade
> Auckland Champs > Jnr & Snr Champ. Jnr Gold + Snr Silver Sinclair.
**2022 Men's 89kg**
> NZ Jnr & Snr Champion
> NZ Jnr + Snr Gold Sinclair
> North Island Jnr Champion + Snr Silver
> North Island Jnr Gold + Snr Silver Sinclair
Blessings to all who wish to help!
To God Be The Glory!
Elliot Tiffany's involvement (page creator)
I am Xavier's father
Use of funds
Funds raised will be used for flights from NZ to Chile, Peru, Switzerland, USA, Cuba & back to NZ. Funds will also help with accommodation, food, and transport within these countries; plus an entry fee for the weightlifting competition in Cuba.
Latest update
Post Cuba Update 10 July 2023
A big thank you to all the donations and well wishes for Xavier; the Olympic Qualifier was the biggest challenge to date and without you, we wouldn't have got there! Your kindness and generosity have helped launch Xavier's international weightlifting career! He came 11th of out 40 in Cuba, narrowly missing out on 2 NZ records! He is now preparing for the Senior World Champs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in September 2023. If you know or are able to send him a personal message, he would love the hear from you as he aims to represent us all on the World stage once again. We will update you on any future fundraising if you wish to continue to help. But just remember, wherever this journey takes Xavier, you were there at the very start! God Bless. Xavier & Family.
(PS. Have attached Cuba comp video if you are interested- skip to 23min to see his first lift).
Latest donations
I am blown away Fladgates! Such a kind, thoughtful whanau x Thank you for this unexpected donation! How fitting that you are the ones the helped us reach our overall goal! Lots of love from Xavier x
Awww Uncle Paul and Auntie Joan!! Thanks for your support all the way from the UK! Love you lots!
Thanks Krielen family! You guys are legends!
Thanks Cameron family! You guys are legends! Miss you heaps : )
Thanks so much Donna : ) Appreciate your support!
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