Author Archives: Salvatore A. Avendanio

About Salvatore A. Avendanio

Salvador A. Avendanio is a former Philippine National Student Gold Medallist and General Secretary of the Philippine Weightlifting Association who went on to become an official delegate to Olympic, World, and Asian Championships in weightlifting, powerlifting, wrestling, martial arts, and bodybuilding. In 1970 Sal was elevated to Category 1 referee status by International Weightlifting Federation General Secretary Oscar State. Sal has authored books on weightlifting, physical culture, and martial arts. A contributing editor of Sports Weekly and Philippine Sports News, his articles and photos of the World and Asian Weightlifting Championships were published in Bob Hoffman's venerable Strength & Health magazine. Sal has interacted with many of the legends in the weightlifting world and is the patriarch of a weightlifting family: Two of his brothers won medals in national competition while three nephews earned their college degrees from the University of Baguio through weightlifting scholarships. Sal settled in Texas in 1984 and moved to New York City two years later to marry his wife Linda. Today Sal still resides in New York City and is very active in officiating local meets and the New York State Empire State Games. Sal can be reached at Saavendanio@aol.com.