Rugby League 9s

Apia Park Stadium saw some great on-field action for the rugby 9s competition at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Have a look back at these pretty muddy highlights, and scenes of celebration! #OneInSpirit

It may have been one of the last medal events of Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games but the excitement was still buzzing at triathlon on the Apia waterfront. Watch these highlights of the action in the wate…

For the first time in Pacific Games history, Samoa as host of the XVI Games, committed to a Greening of the Games campaign aimed at reducing single-use plastic and improving waste management.

To know…

Here's a look back at the high-energy competition that was the touch rugby event at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.

Amazing scenes captured!

We hope all the volunteers enjoyed the night at the Faleata Sports Complex. Fa'afetai tele lava for your time and effort before and during the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. And thank you Government of…

Fa'afetai tele lave to all the volunteers who helped throughout the Games!

Indoor volleyball was a real crowd-pleaser at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Take a look back at the action. #volleyball

The Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games came to a close on 20 July, 2019, ending a fortnight of sporting competition among 24 Pacific nations. The closing ceremony was held at Apia Park Stadium in the heart …

From the inspiring to the entertaining, a round-up of the best quotes from athletes and officials at #Samoa2019 #Pacific Games as reported by the Pacific Games News Service.

The Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games have closed in a ceremony at Apia Park Stadium, ending two weeks of sporting competition between 24 Pacific nations. The Samoan prime minister thanked everyone involve…

In one of the final events of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, Papua New Guinea beat the host nation in women's #football. But everyone's still smiling! #OneInSpirit @ Tuanaimato Sports Complex, apia

The closing ceremony of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames will be shown live on TV3 Samoa tonight, and on Digicel PlayGo. It starts at 6.30pm local time.

If you are in New Zealand, watch on SkyTV. If you are …

Dawn at Apia waterfront saw elite female and male athletes from the Pacific dive into the warm waters of the harbour for the #triathlon of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Swim, bike, run - they made it look…

“Wearing socks is a personal decision that I made because I had never run with shoes on before, so I didn’t feel comfortable running in shoes at these Games." #Samoa2019 #PacificGames #OneInSpirit

Boxing set Salelologa, Savai'i, alight during the week, with distinguished guests being in the audience. The punches, the lunges, the handshakes and the hugs were captured on camera. @_takemetosavaii …

"I was really happy, but this time he had his revenge." Half marathon silver medalist Tahitian Samuel Aragaw on his rival, Fiji's Avikash Lal.

Papua New Guinea’s James Gundu proved that hearing and speech impairments were no barrier to success at the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames as he claimed two bronze medals in long distance running as part of…

New Caledonia's Charlotte Robin won gold on the first and last days of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. What a great start...and finish! #OneInSpirit

Athletics has finished at Apia Park to make way for the closing ceremony of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. But we won't forget the amazing athleticism and camaraderie, with some Samoan pride thrown in! Swi…

Just a few more hours left of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, with the closing ceremony being the finale at Apia Park this evening. Athletes are still receiving medals though!
#OneInSpirit

3x3 Basketball has arrived at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames ??✅? #Basketball #FIBA
www.samoa2019.ws/news/what-to-watch-day-12/

What to watch as the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames - the #MiracleGames - ends on a high...Athletics, Basketball 3 x 3, Football, Touch, Triathlon and Volleyball
www.samoa2019.ws/news/what-to-watch-day-12/

Faasu Loia was crowned Samoa’s Queen of Boxing as the host nation won seven gold medals on finals day for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames at Don Bosco College in Savai’i.

The crowd were on their feet, cheer…

Australia’s Ian Dewhurst set a new Pacific Games record as he streaked to gold in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games on Friday, while Papua New Guinea’s Donna Koniel retained h…

Apia's Aquatic Centre was awash with action during the first week of Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. Catch up on the highlights here. #OneInSpirit

Papua New Guinea’s Rellie Kaputin leapt 6.12 metres, considerably further than her gold medal winning jump of 5.97m at the Port Moresby 2015 XV Pacific Games. #Samoa2019 #PacificGames #OneInSpirit

Getting muddy at the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames touch competition. Final on Saturday morning. #OneInSpirit @ Apia, Samoa

Athletics at #Apia Park is continuing tonight. Still time to get along and see the athletes in action. #Samoa2019 #PacificGames #OneInSpirit @ Apia Park

Netball is in the very final stages at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Here’s some photos of the earlier matches as we await the gold medal result. #OneInSpirit #netball

Tongan Olympian Pita Taufatofua put his country on the map when he appeared shirtless and covered in traditional oil as his nation’s flagbearer in the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. T…

Catch the final day of Powerlifting on the livestream - medals at stake… #SamoaWeOn #OneinSpirit
www.samoa2019.ws/games/powerlifting/

The weather was perfect with air temperature, 26.7 and water temperature 29.7, as Aquathlon (swim/run) debuted at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames this morning at Sogi on the Apia Waterfront. In Women's - Sa…

Halfway through another big day of competition at the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames with action from NUS Gym, Apia, Lotopa, Faleata Sports Complex, Mulifanua and over the Apolima Strait on Savai’i. #OneinS…

Another nail biting evening of competition on the field last night at #Apia Park Stadium. Stay tuned for the last day of athletics action at Apia Park this afternoon. #OneInSpirit @ Apia Park

Finals day at the Boxing on Savai'i - with big crowds enjoying some great bouts! #SamoaWeOn
See www.samoa2019.ws/games/boxing/ for today's draw.
www.samoa2019.ws/news/boxing-a-learning-experience/

There's still a heap of medals to be awarded on the final two days of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. New Caledonia remains well ahead of the pack, with 67 golds. Australia is sitting at second position wit…

Welcome to day 11 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames! We are nearly at the end of this amazing sporting experience. Eleven events will have medals awarded today. #OneInSpirit Find out what's on: https://www.…

Tonga’s Mosese Foliaki and Talatala oe Toetu Po’oi shocked the field in the men’s 110m hurdles at the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames on Thursday, snatching gold and silver in a thrilling final.

“I was 100 per cent confident that I was going to get this gold, so I just went and did my best and I got it,” a vibrant Papua New Guinea’s Sharon Toako said at Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. #OneInSpi…

Papua New Guinea, looking for a hat-trick of gold touch medals at Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games, win three games on opening day. Samoa also starts strong. The two meet on Friday.

Lots of action on the water with hobies and lasers out at Mulifanua for #sailing in #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Finals are on Friday. Free to watch! #OneInSpirit @ Mulifanua

Volleyball is getting towards the end of the competition at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Medal matches will be on Friday and Saturday at NUS Gym, #Apia.

She may be 65 years old, but she's still giving her all to her American Samoan team. #OneInSpirit on the #netball court at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.

Boxing is heating up on Savai'i for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. As we enter day three in the ring, have a look at the energy and power from day 2. #OneInSpirit @ Salelologa

Netball pool matches are now over at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Here's a look back at last night's action. Get along to the action this afternoon and the evening at the Multisport Centre, Faleata. @ Tu…

A reminder about road closures for the triathlon event at Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. Happening on Saturday, July 20, from 5am to 1pm. Details below.

Fiji’s Elenani Tinai is in pole position to claim gold in the women’s heptathlon at the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames on Thursday after posting top scores in three out of four events so far.

After day one…

Guam successfully defended its crown after holding off the gritty stand of Tahiti, 83-74, in the gold medal match of the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames men's basketball event.

Australia's gold rush at taekwondo over the past two days has seen them step up to second place on the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames medal table, with 30 golds. New Caledonia is still in front, with 49, an…

Welcome to day 10 of competition at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames! Catch more football, athletics, netball, tennis, boxing in Savai'i, plus sailing, shooting and squash. Sports starting today are basketbal…

Samoa amended its firearm law to allow people under 21 to legally use a firearm at the games. And it paid off! #Samoa2019 #PacificGames #OneInSpirit

“I usually rest a lot, make sure I’m hydrated, and have a cheeky dessert like a carrot cake or something the night before a race, which helps calm me down.” #Samoa2019 #PacificGames long distance gold…

“My message to people with visual impairments is to push past their limits, and to rise up with courage, determination and strength.” #Samoa2019 #PacificGames #OneInSpirit

Students of the Peace Chapel Primary School, #Apia, were in the stands at Gym 1 in Faleata at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames to cheer on the Samoan judo athletes as they took to the mat for the second day o…

Beach volleyball attracted big crowds at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Catch these highlights from the courts near Apia town centre from week 1 of competition. #OneInSpirit

Athletics at #Apia Park for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames was action-packed last night. Get along again this afternoon for more exciting competition. $5 at the venue, children aged 15 and under are free. #…

Wednesday at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames has seen the action spread around Upolu, from Mulifanua to Tafaigata. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the morning’s events.

Shooting
It was an intense match i…

Boxing at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames got under way in Savai'i yesterday and there's more to come today. Get along to Don Bosco Hall, Salelologa to see the action in the ring.

American Samoa eliminated host Samoa, 83-49, to book a return ticket to the finals of the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames women's #basketball event and qualify to the FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B. The br…

Heading into day 9 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames and there are still plenty of medals to be claimed. New Caledonia tops the medal table, with 56 golds. Host nation Samoa is coming second with 26, follo…

Welcome to day 9 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. There's more #athletics after yesterday's great events, #netball pool matches continues, semi-finals in the women's touch competition, #judo and eight mor…

The fastest man in the Pacific, Fiji’s Banuve Tabakaucoro, won gold and beat his own Pacific Games record in the men’s 100 metres at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games on Tuesday night, while Papua New …

Roads will be closed on Saturday 20 July, 5:00am - 1.00pm for the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames triathlon event.

The event starts from Sogi (opposite Tanoa Tusitala Hotel) with the course using both Mulin…

Australia’s Alexandra Hulley won the women’s hammer throw at the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames at Apia Park Stadium on Tuesday, dominating the field with a winning toss of 64.37 metres. Australian Olympic …

Athletes at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames men’s high jump competition reached new heights on Tuesday, with Tonga’s Mosese Foliaki taking gold and a tense-tie break resulting in joint silver medalists.

Judo at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames got started in Gym 1 at Faleata today, with lots of action on the mat. It continues tomorrow with more medal events. $5 at the door, children aged 15 or under are free…

Athletes from New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands made history at Apia Park Stadium on Tuesday, claiming the first ever medals in the inaugural #PacificGames women’s para javelin event at Samoa…

Athletes from New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands made history at Apia Park Stadium on Tuesday, claiming the first ever medals in the inaugural Pacific Games women’s para javelin event at #Samo…

Jumping higher, throwing further, striving all the time - that's what these #Samoa2019 #PacificGames athletes were aiming for all last night. Action at Apia Park Stadium continues this afternoon. #One…

Day 8 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames is well under way. Here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening throughout the morning. Stay tuned for updates later today once the action is over.

Athletics
After a t…

Pain and pride were etched on the faces of athletes at Apia Park Stadium yesterday for the first night of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames athletics. Every night this week medals will be awarded to elite Paci…

As we start day 8 of competition, New Caledonia is leading the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames medal table, with 43 gold medals. Host nation Samoa is second, with 26 golds. There are 476 medals still up for …

As we settle into another big week of elite level sports, the new sports to look out for are boxing, judo and taekwondo at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. #OneInSpirit

“It’s not a mistake that I got the gold – that was my plan that I was ready to achieve.” Papua New Guinea took all three places on the podium for 3000m at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Simbai Kaspar comfo…

At #Samoa2019 #PacificGames the #volleyball has been going into its fourth day and is as popular as ever. #OneinSpirit

Netball at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames started today, with #Samoa on court. Be sure to get along this evening to the new Multisport Centre at Faleata Sports Complex to see the on-court action of the prel…

Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games is already half way through, and what an experience the first week has been. Catch these highlights from the Opening Ceremony. #OneInSpirit #SamoaWeOn

Tickets are available for the Closing Ceremony of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames on Saturday. Where to buy info on our website - www.samoa2019.ws/tickets/
A full week of sporting action to go before then! …

The undisputed champion of para table tennis in the Pacific has made an emotional plea for more women to take up the sport, even though it could soon mean the end of her golden reign. #Samoa2019 #Paci…

Touch at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames got under way today. It’s on at St Joseph’s Field, Faleata, until Saturday.

National pride was on display at #golf at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames last week, as spectators urged on the players. Congratulations to the winners!#OneInSpirit #SamoaWeOn @ Royal Samoa Country Club Faga…

Fiji dominated the #rugby7s at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames last week, but it was all smiles on the podium. Here's a look back at Saturdays action. #OneInSpirit #SamoaWeOn @ Marist St. Joseph's Sports Clu…

We had six full-on days of 5x5 #basketball at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames last week, and it's still on until Wednesday's medal matches in Gym 2, Faleata Sports Complex. Check out these shots from Saturda…

Week two of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames has begun with a bang! Here's a quick snapshot of what's been happening all over Upolu today.

Shooting
The sound of gun shot erupted at Tafaigata Shooting Range …

American Samoa’s Jaiyah Saelua made headlines in 2011 when she became the first transgender footballer to play in a FIFA men’s world cup qualifying match. After a break from the international sporting…

Welcome to day 7 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames! Ten sports are on offer throughout the day, with athletics, netball, shooting and touch all kicking off.. Read more: https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/what-to…

The Golf has wrapped up at Royal Samoa, Fagali'i with Men's and Women's teams, Individual Men's and Women's medals decided and NCL scooping all the top steps on the podium - See the full results.
#One…

Tears of friendship on the badminton court at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames today. The photos say it all really. Danielle Whiteside from Fiji, a veteran of the sport, finally defeated Johanna Kou, one of N…

Awwww, a marriage proposal at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames!

Captain of the Cook Islands women's va'a team Emilene Taulu was taken by surprise when her partner remained kneeling after a group haka at th…

She said yes! ??

What a week we have had at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames! In the pool, in the mud, in the sun, on the sand and the court, under the net and in the field, on the water, with the breeze, and with our volunte…

Fiji signed off in style on the final night of swimming at the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, reaching the podium in eight out of 10 events on Saturday evening at Faleata Aquatics Centre. #swimming #fiji

Kiwi Laurel Hubbard is attempting to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and won five gold medals in Apia in front a large and boisterous local crowd.

Dancing at the cricket under blue skies! Great day for Team Vanuatu’s women’s cricket team who won bronze at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. #OneInSpirit

Despite withdrawing from medal contention at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games, the Samoan prime minister has ended up with a gold medal round his neck - gifted by his team mate. #OneInSpirit

Swimmers are a smiley bunch! And happy to get in a shot with our #instaframe. Congratulations to all the medal winners at #swimming at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames so far this week. One more evening to go…

Four years ago, a quartet of Papua New Guinea sisters and nieces made #tennis headlines at the Port Moresby 2015 XV Pacific Games as they contested the women’s doubles final against each other. Now th…

Livestreams of select sports at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames are available for audiences outside #Samoa and in other selected countries. Today you can watch #rugby7s #swimming, #basketball, #volleyball an…

The swimmers are already in the water for the final day of #swimming at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Last night was action packed and it's sure to be the same this morning until about 12pm. There's a bre…

Rugby 7s got under way at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames on Friday, and the action continues all day today with medal matches this evening. Yesterday saw energy and excitement. Just look at these images! B…

A packed Aquatics Centre in Apia was filled with raucous energy on the penultimate day of swimming finals for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. Records were broken and local swimmers stood on the podi…

A year after winning women’s beach volleyball bronze at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, an emotional Miller Pata claimed gold for Vanuatu at Samoa 2019, before revealing it would be her last P…

Welcome to Day 6 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Twelve of today's 14 events will have medal ceremonies, so check out what's on around Apia and Mulifanua to be part of this super Saturday.
https://www.s…

American Samoa goalkeeper Nicky Salapu was two years old the last time his country won a football match at the Pacific Games in 1983. The 38-year-old is the only member of his team at the #Samoa2019 #…

Fiji's Elenoa Kunatuba is no stranger to the sport of rugby union, but she is breaking new ground as a woman coaching the Tuvalu men's rugby 7s team at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. #OneInSpirit #rugby7s

Competing at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games has been a transformative experience for Tonga’s fledgling badminton team. Their squad of eight, one of whom celebrated her fifteenth birthday as she play…

Weightlifters have had chances to win medals for the past four days at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Saturday is the final day. Check it out at Gym 1 Faleata from 9am-9pm. $5 at the door. #weightlifting.

The gold medal ? in women's #beachvolleyball at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames has gone to #Vanuatu! They beat Tahiti 21-12; 21-18.
Congratulations. #OneInSpirit

Young Samoan weightlifter Leotina Petelo has won seven gold medals, adding to the host nation's medal haul at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.

Petelo, 17, lifted 199kg to win gold in the women's 81kg for th…

While #swimming takes a break for a few hours at the Aquatic Centre, Faleata, here's a look back at last night's action round the pool. Plenty more medals will be won tonight from 6pm. $5 at the gate,…

It’s all go on day 5 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. The schedule of events is available https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/what-to-watch-day-5/
Here’s a glimpse of things happening so far today:

Swimming
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Papua New Guinea’s men’s #volleyball team have extra motivation at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, following the unexpected passing of their captain Ravuiwa Mahuru Rau just days before the event.

Samoa's 17-year-old archer will play in the bronze medal decider after the country's prime minister voluntarily withdrew from the team competition at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. #archery

A change to Team Samoa archery's team for Friday's medal day at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. But the action still continues...from 9.30am at the Sports Fields Faleata. #archery

The skies had cleared but the sound of fans could be heard thundering from the Aquatic Centre, Faleata, as #swimming finals continued for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.

https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/momen…

Welcome to day 5 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Check out what's on offer - 17 sports are running today, including rugby 7s which will be a Marist St Josephs Sports Stadium in Lotopa. https://www.samoa2…

Sailing at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games is a family affair for Papua New Guinea’s Rose-Lee, Teariki and Raymond Numa.
https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/png-sailors-inspired-by-olympian-father/

One #swimmer gingerly made her way onto the starting blocks, on crutches, to compete in the women’s 50m butterfly at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.

Va’a is taking a break today at #samoa2019 #PacificGames. So here are some images to fill the gap! #vaa

It might be overcast but there's not a dull moment at the #Samoa2019 #Pacific Games. Here are some highlights from day 4 of the action around Apia and further afield.

Beach volleyball
American Samoa …

“In Kiribati beach volleyball is not well supported, but now when they hear how good our results and performance are at these Games, when we go back hopefully we will get help to develop this sport in…

Welcome to Day 4! Check out what's in store from 14 sports at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames on Thursday.
Read more: https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/what-to-watch-day-4/

Australia’s women enjoyed a golden day at weightlifting on Wednesday at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, claiming top honours in the 59kg and 64kg categories through Erika Yamasaki and Kiana Elliott respecti…

Today was medal day for #badminton at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames! It's inside the brand new Multi-sport Centre in Faleata Sports Complex, so your chance to look inside this great facility. #OneInSpirit …

Team Tuvalu spent three days travelling by boat to compete at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, but it didn’t stop their men’s beach volleyball pair recording a surprise win over reigning champions Papua New …

Here’s a mid-day wrap of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames action over 15 sports for day three of the Games, including drama at the Aquatic Centre.
See individual SPORTS pages on the website for more results a…

#Swimming action is non-stop every morning and evening this week. Here's a look back at the Faleata Aquatics Centre yesterday. Medals were coming thick and fast poolside at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. ?…

#samoaweon! Second day of #swimming is under way as the preliminary rounds start this morning at the Faleata Aquatic Center with the 50m backstroke. All eyes are on New Caledonia after a dominant perf…

Medals in va’a at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames have already been won today, with gold to Tahiti in V6 500. We’ll have images later but in the meantime here’s a look back at yesterday’s action on the wate…

"I'm proud to represent Kiribati and want to dedicate my medals to my family back in Kiribati," said triple gold medallist on first day of weightlifting.

Welcome to Day 3 at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames has medals galore! Catch it all in person (either free entry or $5) in #Apia, online or on TV.
Read more: https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/what-to-watch-on-d…

Young archer, Jill Walters, has won Samoa's first gold medal of the XVI Pacific Games. Inspired by her very proud father and country. Congratulations. #OneinSpirit #SamoaWeON
www.samoa2019.ws/news/fir…

Fiji won gold in the first ever Pacific Games women’s rugby league 9s competition, defeating a determined PNG team 16-4 in the gold medal match at Apia Park Stadium on Tuesday evening to claim the his…

Apia had a fair bit of rain during the last couple of days and that means one thing - mud! Apia Park got churned up good with day 1’s rugby league 9s competition for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.

#SamoaWeOn and that’s how the crowds felt at the beach volleyball today at Apia waterfront. The waterfront setting is especially set up for the five days of competition, and is free admission.
#SamoaW…

Keen on squash? Then get along to the Squash Courts, Faleata, this week and next to see international competition at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. It's free entry to catch all the excitement of #squash. R…

Archery is proving popular among spectators at the Sports Field, Faleata on day 2 of Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. Look at the concentration in these archers faces. Intense.
Three more days of competi…

Lawn bowls action from day 1 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. It’s competition time all week this week, with medal events on Wednesday and Saturday. Free entry so stroll along and check out the athletes.V…

#Badminton is being held in the new Multisport Centre, Faleata for the first week of the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Check out the venues and the action for free every day this week. #OneInSpirit Badmin…

The action is about to get under way at #swimming on day 2 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Here’s a glimpse poolside at the Aquatic Centre, Faleata. Come along and catch the action. Tickets are $5 at the…

Welcome to Day 2! Archey, va'a, and sailing competitions begin today #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, with another nine sports continuing. Here's hoping the weather allows all games to go ahead. #SamoaWeOn
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Rugby league 9s has embarked on a new journey at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, having women involved in the competition for the very first time.

And it was Cook Islands and Fiji who shone on the first da…

Women’s rugby league stars Maitua Feterika and Kimiora Nati are used to lining up as teammates – for New Zealand at the 2017 Women’s Rugby League World Cup and in the women's NRL for the Brisbane Bron…

Listen to the official theme song of Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games, "One In Spirit".

Open water swimming opened the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames podium event on day 1. New Caledonia’s Charlotte Robin won gold in the women’s event and Rahiti De Vos of Tahiti won gold in the men’s.
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Open water swimming was the first medal event of the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. Charlotte Robin of New Caledonia won gold in the women's event, and Rahiti De Vos of Tahiti won gold in the men's.

Mid-afternoon on day 1 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames and the first athletes have stepped up to the winners podium! But it's been a rainy day with delays for other sports. Here's a rundown of what's hap…

Four years ago at Papua New Guinea 2015 XV Pacific Games, New Caledonia swimmer Charlotte Robin won gold in the women's open water swimming. And now she's done it again! Winning gold on day 1 of #Samo…

As we head to mid-morning on day 1 of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, nine of the 27 sports are up and running.

Table tennis, at Harvest Centre Faleata Sports Complex, has New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and…

It's all happening today at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames! The open water swimming has started at Mulifanua.?‍♂️?‍♀️???

It's the first medal event of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. It's a 5km race and the cro…

Let the Games begin! Welcome to day 1 of Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. After last night's amazing Opening Ceremony, the sporting action begins on Monday 8 July with 11 sports and one medal event.

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Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games has opened in spectacular fashion in Apia Park. Sporting competition begins tomorrow! Read more on website.

More scenes of smiling athletes and cheering fans at the Opening Ceremony of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames from Apia Park Stadium.
#OneInSpirit @ Apia Park

Joyous scenes from Apia, Samoa, as #Samoa2019 #PacificGames begins with the Opening Ceremony. The athletes were warmly greeted by the crowds as they walked into the Apia Park Stadium. #OneInSpirit #Sa…

Team Samoa, as the host nation, walked into the stadium last to fantastic cheering from the crowd. Samoan weightlifter Feagaiga Stowers carried her nation's flag. Laser lights fired up in the sky as i…

The Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games Opening Ceremony has begun! Team Papua New Guinea, host of the 2015 Games, is leading the athletes into Apia Park. Flag bearer Abigail Tere-Apisah led her team to rapt…

The commentary team for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames Opening Ceremony is ready for action. Tune into TV3 from 6:30pm tonight to hear Brendon Telfer (l), Verona Parker and Fauono Ken Laban from Apia Park. …

Today is the Opening Ceremony of Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games!
Watch the action on TV3 Samoa, the exclusive local broadcast partner. Ceremony begins at 6.30pm tonight. Also available on Digicel PlayG…

Water stations providing fresh, cold, filtered water will be spread across venues at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.
Everyone is encouraged to bring along reusable bottles and fill up, thanks to Games spon…

Road closures TODAY around Apia Park.

Levili Bolevard (behind Apia Park Stadium) will be closed from 4pm for several hours today, Sunday, 7 July, for the Opening Ceremony.
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The public are advised t…

Welcome to the sports ministers from Pacific countries competing at Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games! #OneInSpirit

“The ceremony hasn’t even started, but they’re out here vibing with the crowd and I love it. We don’t have this back home in our country,” said Nathaniel Kalsrap of Norfolk Island as students got into…

Today was the eleventh and last day of the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games torch relay, which is supported by the platinum sponsor of the Games, Samoa Commercial Bank.

On Sunday evening the touch will …

From bucket hats to backpacks, director of Sponsorship Su'a Tagaloa Faafouina Su'a explains the range of merchandise for Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games, available at Tanoa Samoa. #SamoaWeOn

On 5 July in Apia, the second flag raising ceremony was held for Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games. Guam, Marshall Islands, New Zealand Niue, Norfolk Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Cook Is…

Samoan taekwondo medallist Kaino Thomsen-Fuataga talks about what inspires him to compete at the top level as he returns to the Pacific Games for Samoa 2019.

One in Spirit! Its the last day of the torch relay around Upolu. One more day before the opening ceremony.
Samoa we on!

Can you believe it??? The Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games start tomorrow, with the Opening Ceremony at Apia Park! Watch livestream of the performance, with athletes and fireworks, on https://www.samoa201…

The latest News, all the Sports and Venues, Maps and Schedules, Tickets, Traffic and Travel information are on our website…Afio mai, Talofa…Beautiful Samoa #SamoaWeOn #Samoa2019 #PacificGames
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Another wonderful day on the torch relay in Apia - #samoa2019 #pacificgames.
#ONEINSPIRIT #SAMOAWEON
Read the whole story on the website...

Schools put on their best performance as a tribute to 8 Pacific Island nations during the first Flag Raising Ceremony of #samoa2019 #pacificgames.
#ONEINSPIRIT #SAMOAWEON
#GAMESREADY #frenchpolynesi…

A few more schools before we come to the end of the tenth leg of the torch relay at the village of Vaimoso.
Vaigaga here we come. Samoa we on!

Samoa is ready to host the XVI Pacific Games.
Also we would like to welcome all our Pacific island friends now in the country.
The torch is now here at Aele.
Samoa we on!

The tenth leg of the torch relay is now in the village of Malie we will be arriving to the Games Village soon at Faleula.
Samoa we on!

The torch relay for the XVI Pacific Games is still going. We are now heading now heading to the village of Tuana'i making our way through Afega.
Stay tuned for more schools coming up.

We are now here at Saleimoa for the tenth leg of the torch relay. In two days time, the torch baton will make it's way to the opening ceremony at the Apia Park Stadium.
Samoa we on!

Welcome to the tenth leg of the torch relay for the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games. We will be starting from Leulumoega and end at Vaimoso.
Samoa we on!

Apia is looking fantastic with decorations for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames! It's just two days until the biggest Pacific sporting event kicks off. Ticket info, competition schedule, venue maps are all a…

The Torch Relay for Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games reached Apia yesterday to cheers. “I never imagined this would be the response of the people," said Torch Relay Coordinator, Tafaese Spencer Tautu, fro…

The crowds continue to come out for the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames torch relay. From Moataa to Vaimoso people thronged the streets as it passed by. #OneInSpirit #SamoaWeOn

"We’ve been preparing for about four weeks and, even though we’ve had exams at the same time, we didn’t want to miss this. It’s a chance for the kids to make history.”

First flag raising ceremony hel…

The #Samoa2019 #PacificGames Torch Relay continued yesterday, travelling from Fagaloa to Moataa, with villagers and school children coming out to cheer on the runners. #OneInSpirit #GamesReady #SamoaW…

Samoa will light it up for the XVI Pacific Games.

Samoa we on!

Three days away from the opening ceremony and the people are pumped as we get closer to the Games.
Today we will start from Moata'a and end at Vaimoso village. So stay tuned for more.

Are you ready for the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames? We kick off in just three days, with the Opening Ceremony at Apia Park. Then a fortnight of sporting competition! Ticket info, competition schedule, ven…

Throughout Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games there'll be sports happening in various places, including Faleata Sports Complex, Apia waterfront, Apia Park and beyond! Get all the maps and venue details you …

The schedule for va'a at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames is online now: https://www.samoa2019.ws/games/vaa-outrigger-canoeing/

Va'a takes place over four days - July 9, 10, 12 and 13 - so be sure to check o…

Road closures around Faleata Sports Complex start tomorrow.

Road closures near Apia Park will be in place on Sunday.

"It is my time and I will carry this experience for the rest of my life. I’ll make sure my children will know how I played an important role," says one Samoan student involved in the #Samoa2019 #Pacif…

Looking forward to what the Vaimauga District has to show today. All the villages have come become prepared and patiently waiting for the torch to reach their homes.

Great display from the villages for the 8th leg of the torch relay. We have five more villages to go for today. So stay tuned for more entertaining performances today by the different villages

Well done to all the students, teachers and the communities. Torch relay still on the roll.
Samoa we on!

Samoa we on! Join the journey as we are four days away from the opening ceremony. Let's go Samoa!

Beautiful weather after a cloudy and rainy start, there's finally sunshine piercing through from the eastern side of the island.

Torch relay still here at Falevao. Students of Falevao putting up a show.

Wet or dry, the flame is still on for the 8th leg of the torch relay for the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games.

Talofa! Welcome to the 8th leg of the torch relay. We will begin from Fagaloa and finish at Moataa.

Not long now! Just 4 days until #Samoa2019 #PacificGames kicks off with the Opening Ceremony at Apia Park. Ticket info, competition schedule and more on https://www.samoa2019.ws/

Day 7 of the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames has travelled from the villages of Sapo’e to Ti’avea. Children from surrounding schools carried the torch, followed by people in their cars, keen to be part of t…

"Sport is the one language that we speak, and it connects us all together," says Joseph Parker with five days to go until #Samoa2019 #PacificGames begins. #SamoaWeOn #GamesReady #OneInSpirit

There will be road closures around Faleata Sports Complex, starting Thursday, 4 July, until Saturday, 20 July.

SIDs Road, starting from Faleata Golf Course through to Talimatau Road, will be closed …

We have now come to the end of the 7th day torch relay for the XVI Pacific Games. Well done to all the schools for today.

Many more schools to go for the 7th leg day of the torch relay. Rain or shine, the torch relay is still going.

Join the journey of the XVI Pacific Games as we are just 5 days away from the opening ceremony. See the support of the Samoan people as the torch of the Games passes by.

The torch relay on Upolu Island just gets better. Samoa we on!

Welcome to the 7th leg of the torch relay for the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games. Today we will be beginning here at Sapo'e and ending at Ti'avea village.

Five days to go! Samoa is definitely #GamesReady for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames. Opening Ceremony is on 7 July. Ticket info: https://www.samoa2019.ws/tickets/

Another marvellous day as the Torch Relay continued on Upolu. Read the whole story on our website and remember coverage of day 7 will be live streamed right here on Facebook! www.samoa2019.ws/news/day…

The torch relay has resumed in Upolu, travelling from Aleisa to Salani. Villagers and school children were singing and dancing in the streets as the torch passed through. The relay, supported by Spons…

Final phase of the 6th leg of the torch relay for the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games. We have six more days before the official opening of the XVI Pacific Games this upcoming Sunday.

Samoa we on! Torch relay for the XVI Pacific Games is still on the road. A few more schools left before we reach the village of Salani , where it'll end for the 6th leg.

The excitement of people on the island of Upolu have caused cars to pull over and capture the action taken place first hand. Well done to all the villages for the preparations.

A colorful day for the 6th leg day of the torch relay here on Upolu Island.

Let's get it on! 6th leg of the torch relay and Upolu is going strong.

Are you ready for the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games? Because we are ready for you!
It's the 6th leg of the torch relay in Upolu. Watch the people of Samoa showcase their warm hospitality by welcoming the t…

More than 4,000 athletes will be coming to Samoa for the XVI Pacific Games in less than a week. 24 countries arriving soon to compete in 27 different sports and with only 18months for Samoa to prepare…

Countdown continues until #Samoa2019 #PacificGames! In 6 days Apia Park will light up with the Opening Ceremony. Ticket info: https://www.samoa2019.ws/tickets/

Six more days before the opening ceremony and Samoa is on the roll. Today is the 6th leg of the torch relay and it will begin from Aleisa and end at Salani.
Samoa we on!

The Greening of the Games - Beautiful Samoa, keep it clean and plastic free! Learn more about this project on our website...

Seven days until the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games begin! Opening ceremony is on 7 July at Apia Park. Ticket info: https://www.samoa2019.ws/tickets/
#SamoaWeOn #OneInSpirit #GamesReady

Malo! What a week as the Torch Relay began on Savai'i on Monday for 4 days, then returned to Upolu and Manono, today…see the website for the full story of day 5.
The relay continues round Upolu from M…

Limited tickets are available for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames from the Ministry of Finance, Level 2, Central Bank Building, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 3pm. Sales cl…

The torch relay for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games has reached Upolu, after spending four days travelling round Savaii. Check out these great scenes of celebration from Falelatai to Leulumoega. #Sam…

There's more to come for the fifth leg of the torch relay. We have representatives from the Samoa Airport Authority and FEXCO Samoa to carry the torch baton around the airport, they are both sponsors…

We are back on. Fifth day of the torch relay. Thank you to all the torch bearers and the different villages with their support.

The people of Manono Tai Island is blown away by their first ever torch relay experience.

This would be the first time Manono Tai Island would experience having the torch baton around the island.
Samoa we on!

The #Samoa2019 #PacificGames torch relay is starting it's journey on Upolu! Today it will be carried from the ferry by school children and representatives from Falelatai Primary School, Pata Primary S…

Welcome to the fifth leg of the torch relay. The torch relay will begin from Falelatai then it will rest at Leulumoega today. After four days around the big island of Savai'i the torch baton has arriv…

“Being able to be a part of this moment, I will cherish it. Probably, in 20 years the stories about the torch relay in Savai’i will live on amongst our people.”
The people of Savai'i are #OneInSpirit …

For day four of the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games torch relay, the people from the villages of Sala’ilua to Saleloga greeted the torch with a whirlwind of celebration and with more smiling faces! As th…

Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has some encouraging words for athletes competing in the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games.
#SamoaWeOn #OneInSpirit

This is it! The final school for today and it is also the last day of the torch baton in Savai'i. Let's give it up for Don Bosco Salelologa who are also the host for boxing during the Games.

10 more days before the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games will begin and Savai'i has portrayed their support of the Games on a whole new level.
Samoa we on!

We are halfway through till we reach Salelologa. Don't go away, there's more entertaining performances to see today about Savai'i and their preparations in support of the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games.

Rain or shine the people of Savai'i are still going strong with the torch relay. Its the last day for the torch baton here on the big island.
Samoa we on!

Savai'i is on the roll with the torch relay for the XVI Pacific Games. Don't miss out because there's more to come.

Last of the torch relay here on Savai'i. The torch relay will be starting from the villages of Sala'ilua all the way to Salelologa. Stay tuned for performances by the remaining schools. Savai'i is goi…

“It blows your mind to see how this torch relay could ignite the passion in the children and our people."

The people of Savai'i are #OneInSpirit as the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames torch relay continues…

For day three of the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games torch relay, the people from the villages of Vaisala to Sala’ilua used pots and buckets with spoons and sticks to make noise and cheer as the torch pa…

Samoa we on! Well done to all the schools and their preparations today.

The excitement doesn't end here on the big island as the torch baton for the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games passes by.

A few more schools left before we come to an end of today's torch relay. Stay tuned again tomorrow for more 'mind blowing' performances by the schools on the island of Savai'i. Tomorrow is also the la…

Day 3 of the torch relay here in Savai'i and we are looking forward to all the preparations of the schools on the northwest of the big island. The torch relay for today would begin from the village of…

The final river clean-up in the Apia area is happening on Saturday, 29 June. All part of Greening of the Games to get Apia #GamesReady for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.
Organised by Samoa Tourism and Sec…

“Expect some surprises, we’ve got a lot of youngsters that are coming through just being better all the time."

#Badminton will have great action at #Samoa2019 #PacificGames, 8-13 July.

#OneInSpiri…

The #Samoa2019 #PacificGames Torch Relay has completed Day 2 in Savaii, travelling from Saleaula to Vaisala. Check out these images as children from various villages run with the torch.

Samoa has launched the $10 Commemorative Note for #Samoa2019 XVI Pacific Games.

Congratulations to the hardworking team at the Central Bank of Samoa for the design and preparation of the 10 Tala Co…

The big island of Savai'i is still on the roll with the torch relay. Two more days before the torch baton will leave the island for Upolu.

The torch relay for the second day is still going.

"Together I believe we can succeed in making this Pacific Games successful and a memorable one. Let us all unite in one spirit to make this memorable," Loau Solamalemalo Keneti Sio, Minister of Educat…

Over 200 staff from the Samoa Water Authority took the lead in cleaning up the surrounds of Apia Park in the early hours of Saturday morning. Armed with water trucks, water blasters, heavy duty machin…

Welcome to the second day of the torch relay. The torch baton is still here on the big island of Savai'i. The first torch bearer is one of the members from our family of sponsors, SkyEye Samoa.
Samoa …

Watch the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames Torch Relay this week in Savai'i. Next week in Upolu. #OneInSpirit #SamoaWeOn

https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/torch-relay-to-kick-off-in-savaii/

“This will give a glimpse of Samoan culture and hospitality and an understanding of who we are as Samoans." Athletes at the Games Village will see some great Samoan hospitality!

#Samoa2019 #PacificG…

About 60 participants took part in volunteer training at the Games Village ahead of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames to ensure it runs smoothly over the two weeks of the Games.

The #Samoa2019 #PacificGames Torch Relay has got off to a great start - in Savai'i. From Salelologa to Saleula, almost 45 kilometres, the people welcomed and cheered as the torch was carried through …

Big cheers and bigger smiles as the torch relay for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games continues day 1 on Savaii.

Rain or shine the people of Savai'i are still going. The commitment of the people has been surreal; from toddlers to elderly fathers and mothers were in front of the road cheering on as the torch bato…

The big island Savai'i has 'light it up' for the XVI Pacific Games. 13 more days before the Opening ceremony and today in Savai'i, is just a snippet of what is to expect during Games time; the fun and…

The torch baton for the XVI Pacific Games has arrived to the Big Island of Savai'i.

The Official Ceremony to bless the Torch for Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games.

“Wherever we are placed in life, age is not a barrier for anyone to pursue what they love and what makes them happy,” says 74-year-old sports competition manager for shooting at the #Samoa2019 #Pacifi…

Basketball 3x3 draw and games schedule for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames now available. ? Check it out: https://www.samoa2019.ws/games/basketball/

FIBA.basketball Samoa Basketball Federation Vanuatu Baske…

Rugby 7s draw for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames is out now!

Twelve countries will compete in Rugby 7s over the two-day (12-13 July) tournament at Apia Park Stadium, kicking off with Fiji v Solomon Islands…

Tattoo designs from land, sea and air decorate the baton for #Samoa2019 #PacificGames Torch Relay. https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/games-torch-design/

The Pacific Games Office hosted a special ceremony today to officiate the handing over of the Games Venues for #Samoa2019 XVI Pacific Games funded by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. …

Thank you Betham Brothers Enterprises Ltd for your generous sponsorship of #Samoa2019 #PacificGames.

https://www.samoa2019.ws/news/betham-brothers-enterprises/

Watch Papauta Girls College students sing Papua New Guinea's national anthem as part of the adopt-a-country programme for the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames in July.

Thanks to Official Sponsor Digicel for…

You can play your part in greening the Games, especially when it comes to transport. Here are our tips:

?Traffic congestion: there will be a lot of vehicles in Apia trying to get to sporting events.…

Fagalii Primary School, Apia, has adopted Wallis and Futuna as part of the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames adopt-a-country programme run by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture. And here they are si…

Our Village Operations Team hosted the Village Volunteers today at Faleula for their training day. The session involved presentations from Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority Samoa Police Serv…

The draw and schedule for mixed team badminton at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games is now available.

The teams have been allocated a seeded position based on BWF — Badminton World Federation rankin…

"I hope this could be a showcase to the whole of Samoa and what is available here - that we can produce this kind of system that is used internationally.” Thanks Skyeye for being a #Samoa2019 #Pacific…

See the medals that will be handed out to sporting champions during in Samoa during the XVI Pacific Games, 7-20 July.

Students from Pesega College are relishing the opportunity to sing in the choir for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games Opening and Closing ceremonies.

“Through this wonderful support from the Methodist Church, athletes and officials will get a chance to experience Samoan culture and our world famous hospitality.”

#Samoa2019 #PacificGames #OneInSpir…

Watch Marist Brothers School, Apia, perform the Cook Islands anthem and other songs as part of the #Samoa2019 #PacificGames in-schools programme, run by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture.T…

“My father…he did boxing with me when I was five years old so he is probably one of the biggest influences. And David Tua, of course."

Hailing from Siumu and Tuana’i, Commonwealth Silver Medalist and…

Grateful to have Federal Pacific Finance on board as a Sponsor for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games.

Faamanuia le Atua i lo outou agalelei.

#OneInSpirit #GamesReady #SamoaWeOn