my journey to sr. nationals

The IWF statement June 26, 3011: I knew I had to go to nationals, even though I had two weeks to prepare. Items on my to do list: gearing remaining training time for the competition date, figuring out competition clothing, my diet, travel arrangements, completion of...

Sr Nationals pictures

Photos I took and copied from Peter C. Tiritilli: [Show as slideshow] AP Photos (Charlie Neibergall), original article here and archived on my page here. [Show as slideshow]   Professional pictures by Bruce Klemens (more available) from Sr Nationals 7/15/2011.  For...

2011 Sr. National Weightlifting Championships

I have registered for and will be attending the USA Weightlifting National competition. I am really looking forward to attending and meeting people I have not seen for a while and those I will be meeting for the first time. In addition to being my first national...

Sponsorship/Donation Information

Current sponsors: Athletic Edge Sports Massage She has known & sponsored me for one year and can be contacted as a reference. Friniggi and The friniggi 12th Girl Project -with others in the community donated $525 towards my trip to US nationals   List of expenses...

Message of thanks, request for support

I want to say again that I am very happy about the IWF ruling. It is great progress, and there is more to be done. My hope is to create inroads for women in sports, not just Muslim women, but all women. This is not just a man’s world and there are still barriers...

new CAIR press release

My update press release page: Press Release This is a great victory. I am hopeful for more participation in sports for women. I have a positive outlook on getting costume details finalized for Olympic Lifting competitions. Additionally, I hope other sporting...