[2] The formation of the TWF follows the success of Tuvaluan weightlifters at international competitions.

Uluao Lauti, who is a former weightlifting representative of Tuvalu, has also assisted during training.

[2] Lauti had participated in the Oceania Regional Coaching Workshop in 2003,[5] and is recognized as a Commonwealth international referee.

(He also won bronze in the clean and jerk, and obtained the silver medal overall for the combined event.

[9] The TWF prepared a team for the 2015 Pacific Games held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.