Samoa 2019 News and Updates

Leasiosiofaasisina Oscar Malielegaoi Director Finance

Benefits 'far outweigh' cost of hosting Games

The benefits of hosting Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games will "far outweigh" the cost to the country, says the Director of Finance.

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Volleyball tournament ahead of Games

Volleyball in Samoa is getting ready for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games with a test event to ensure there are no glitches come Games time.

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Naydith Events Hirage supports Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games

The Pacific Games Office is excited to announce and welcome on board Naydith Events Hirage as a Gold Sponsor for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games.

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Asaga school

Asaga children learn about Marshall Islands' challenges

The challenges that the Marshall Islands face from climate change have been "a good lesson" for the children of Asaga Primary School, Savai'i.

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Opening and closing ceremonies to showcase 'One in Spirit'

The opening and closing ceremonies for Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games will be spectacles that weave together Samoan culture, sports and the Games slogan "One in Spirit".

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Designers look to Samoan culture for team uniform

The launch of Team Samoa's uniform featuring the traditional malu tattoo marks a milestone in preparing for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games.

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Samoan PM to compete in Pacific Games

The Prime Minister of Samoa has been selected to represent Samoa in archery at the XVI Pacific Games, an addition described as "very rare".

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Amoa College

Enjoy hosting Games, says school principal

Enjoy being the host nation for the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games - that's the advice from one enthusiastic school principal on Savai'i.

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Weightlifting to be 'global event' at Games

Weightlifters from around the world will be in Samoa to compete during the XVI Pacific Games, as the event also doubles as Oceania and Commonwealth championships, as well as being…

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