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Vanuatu has chance to become a strong boxing nation in the Pacific

PORT VILA, (VAN2017) --- Now is the time for boxing authorities in Vanuatu to take up the challenge to progress the sport, says an international boxing executive.

Tuwai turns down overseas offers, Pacific sprint king in Fiji 7s training squad

SUVA, (FBC SPORTS)- Vodafone Fiji 7s half-back Jerry Tuwai has turned down overseas offers and will be part of the side next season.

Samoa U19s win historic cricket match

APIA, (RNZI) - Samoa's U19 cricket team claimed their first international win at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in Apia.

Semi-finalists’ await tough clashes

OFC: The OFC U-16 Women’s Championship final is only one win away for four teams but New Zealand, Cook Islands, Fiji and New Caledonia are all preparing for tough encounters when they meet in today’s semi-finals in Apia, Samoa.

PM '99 percent confident' Samoa will host Pacific Games

APIA, (RNZI) --- Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi says he is "99 percent confident" Samoa will be awarded hosting rights for the 2019 Pacific Games.

Fiji Rugby Union in war of words with Ryan

SUVA, ( INSIDE THE GAMES) -The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has hit back at criticism from former coach Ben Ryan, the man who guided the country’s sevens team to Olympic gold at Rio 2016, over the supposed lack of contracts given to the players involved in the opening two rounds of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

VASANOC threatens hold on Vanuatu Games

PORT VILA, (RNZI) ---- The team preparing for the Pacific Mini Games in Vanuatu next year says it will put preparations on hold if there are more problems over funding.

Tongan taekwondo sensation targets cross-country skiing

AUCKLAND, (INSIDE THE GAMES) -Tonga taekwondo athlete Pita Taufatofua, who made worldwide headlines after his Opening Ceremony appearance at the Rio 2016 Olympics, has targeted an unlikely appearance at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games as a cross-country skier.

Games Council disappointed due to lack of support

SUVA, (PPGC) ---- The Pacific Games Council (PGC) is very disappointed that the Organising Committee for the Vanuatu 2017 Pacific Mini Games (VAN2017) has been forced to postpone major initiatives, including this week’s scheduled official sponsorship announcements, due to the lack of support and active disruptions from some elements within the Vanuatu Government.

Venues for Mini Games in Vanuatu will be ready

PORT VILA, (RNZI) ----The organising committee for the 2017 Pacific Mini Games remain confident key venues will be delivered on time, provided the weather gods are on their side.

PNG female officers lauded for effort at FIFA

PORT MORESBY, (POST COURIER) --- Papua New Guinea Commissioner of Police has thanked all the policewomen who participated in the recently completed security operations for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup tournament in Port Moresby with a success outcome.

New Caledonia and Samoa don’t disappoint, Guam down hosts

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