WNZ member Nigel Avery has just been named as the Chef de Mission to lead the New Zealand team to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

A member of Hawkes Bay Weightlifting Club, Nigel has been refereeing at events since renewing his membership.

WNZ wishes Nigel every success in his new role, and look forward to working with him in Birmingham.

More information on the announcement and a bio on Nigel are attached in Read Me.