Vanuatu Football Club Set for Launch with Competitive Salaries
The president of the â¢Vanuatu Football Association has â£announced â¤that athletes who commit to ​joining â¢the newly established Vanuatu Football Club will earn approximately US$700 each month.
Australian Government Supports Women’s Rugby in Samoa
In a⤠significant development for women’s rugby, Lakapi Samoa‌ has been awarded AU$800,000 by the Australian government, aimed at enhancing the sport over the next â¤four years. This funding—equivalent to slightly more than US$500,000—will primarily support the â€growth of Samoa’s ‌national women’s â¤sevens team, known as Manusina Sevens.
Chief Executive Seumanu Douglas‌ Ngau Chun remarked that this financial assistance is â£vital for propelling Manusina Sevens ​towards qualifying and making their mark â¤in the HSBC World Sevens Series. Additionally, it will play a crucial role in aiding Manu Samoa Sevens⢠as‌ they work to reclaim their position†in this⣠prestigious tournament.
Fijiana Drua Prepares for Super Rugby Women’s Tournament
The Fijiana Drua has unveiled†a 26-player roster ahead of their pre-season clash against Brumbies this weekend within the 2025 Super Rugby Women’s competition. Amongst these athletes is⢠Carletta Yee, aged just 18 years old, marking her as one of ‌the youngest members on board.
Following​ this match in Canberra, Fijiana Drua⢠will head to Sydney where they are set to compete against Waratahs on February 28th. The competition culminates with its final on April 12th at North Sydney Oval⤠when champions will be declared and they will face â€off against New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aupiki titleholders for an overall championship title.
Under-19 Women’s Championship Qualifiers Announced
Teams from American Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga are gearing‌ up to participate in⤠an upcoming qualifying event â¢for the OFC Under-19 Women’s Championship set in Nuku’alofa during March. The victor of this qualifier will earn a place in â¤Group A during Tahiti’s â€championship scheduled from September 21 through October 4.
Joining them are Fiji, Samoa and Cook Islands already confirmed within Group A while defending champions New Zealand â¢alongside hosts Tahiti are placed together â¢with New Caledonia and Vanuatu forming Group B.
Launching of Oceania Weightlifting Academy†Marks New Era
Fiame Naomi Mata’afa,​ Prime Minister of Samoa has officially​ inaugurated the Oceania Weightlifting Institute and â¤Academy located in Apia. Expected to become a cornerstone for regional sports development—this facility aims to serve weightlifters throughout Pacific nations both for⣠training purposes as well as competitive ventures.
Prime Minister Fiame highlighted that this⤠academy represents⤠fresh opportunities not only at national levels but also†promotes international advancements within weightlifting disciplines across Oceania regions.
Mini Games Equipment ‌Readied Ahead of Competition
Preparations for†Palau’s upcoming Pacific Mini Games â¤continue as organizers announce receipt of essential sporting equipment required for event execution taking place between June â£29th and July 9th. As reported by Island Times, Team Palau has received six new V6 canoes along with eight V1 canoes â¢delivered directly into Koror; these vessels aim towards rigorous testing sessions leading up towards hosting responsibilities—a first-time investment ‌enhancing national canoe achievements after two decades without new purchases.
