FSM’s Taeyanna Adams breaks her national record at Tokyo 2020, Tonga’s Amini Fonua gets...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)’s 100m breaststroke swim queen, Taeyanna Adams broke her national record at the Tokyo...
Fiji sevens rugby team survives a scare from host Japan
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
Fiji’s gold medal defence in sevens rugby got off to a jittery start with the host team Japan...
Fiji sevens rugby team round-up final training session, ready for game time Monday
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
TOKYO, 25 JULY 2021 (PACNEWS) --- Fiji is aiming to repeat it historical gold medal win of five...
PNG’s Dika Toua creates Olympic history
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
Papua New Guinea and the Pacific's top woman weightlifter, Dika Toua created Olympics history Saturday, when she competed...
Tonga’s shirtless flag bearer meets his Vanuatu rival – sending twitter fans into frenzy
Two Pacific flag bearers in their traditional attire and well-oiled bodies sent twitter fans into frenzy at the opening of the 32nd Olympics in...
Tokyo 2020 Games opens with spectacular but subdued celebrations
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
Japan delivered on its theme of ‘United by Emotion’ for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games -...
Vanuatu rower placed sixth in men’s single scull event but hopes for repechage comeback
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor at the Tokyo 2020 Games
Vanuatu’s flag bearer at the Tokyo 2020 Games due to open tonight was the first...
ONOC President Dr Robin Mitchell re-elected to IOC Executive Board
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) has announced the re-election of its President, Dr Robin Mitchell of Fiji into the Executive Board of the...
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