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Australian women lead weightlifting gold rush

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

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Tahiti wins three gold at va'a as sailing continues

Tahiti dominated again in va'a at Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games, winning three medals in three races. This morning's racing was in calm conditions with a light breeze.

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Samoa starts strong in golf

Samoa has made a strong start to the golf competition, holding or sharing the lead in all four medal competitions.

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Kiwi archers win teams gold and a place at Tokyo Olympics

New Zealand’s female star archer Olivia Hodgson shot herself a spot at the 2020 Olympics on day three of the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games.

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Tuvalu to debut new faces at rugby 7s

A new selection criteria has come into effect for the Tuvalu Rugby Men’s 7s side as they work to continue professionalising the game on the island.

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Lauren Sale Wins Gold for Samoa in Women’s Swimming

New Caledonia was expected to dominate the women's individual events on the first day of swimming at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games, but Samoa's Lauren Sale had other ideas.

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Samoa’s Hometown Hero Wins First Gold in Men’s Swimming

The atmosphere at the Faleata Aquatics Centre was full of anticipation for the men’s swimming competition.

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Tuvalu overcome three-day voyage to spring beach volleyball surprise

Team Tuvalu spent three days travelling by boat to compete at the Samoa 2019 XVI Pacific Games, but it didn’t stop their men’s beach volleyball pair recording a surprise win…

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Rugby 7s venue change

The Pacific Games Office, World Rugby and Samoa Rugby Union has announced that the Rugby 7s Competition venue for the XVI Pacific Games has now been relocated to Marist St…

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