Samoan Powerlifter is ready to go

Athletes from all over the Pacific are in their final stages of preparation for the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games as the countdown to the Opening Ceremony on Sunday 7 July continues.

Like Samoan powerlifter, Oliva Tamatoa Kirisome, who combines training with a busy job at Digicel.

Powerlifting

The Powerlifting competition will be at Gym 1 in the Faleata Sports Complex on 18 and 19 July with 10 countries competing.

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Quotes of the Games

From the inspiring to the entertaining, a round-up of the best quotes from athletes and officials at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games as reported by the Pacific Games News Service:

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Samoan Powerlifter is ready to go

Samoa we on!

Samoan Powerlifter is ready to go

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