| Country | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Caledonia | 74 | 54 | 50 | |
| Papua New Guinea | 42 | 57 | 33 | |
| Samoa | 38 | 40 | 47 | |
| Fiji | 35 | 38 | 46 |
Papua New Guinea completed the first podium clean sweep of Samoa 2019 in the men's 3,000 metres steeplechase as they kick-started the athletics at the 2019 Pacific Games here in fine style.
The Cook Islands team at the 2019 Pacific Games have slammed "ill informed, baseless and simply scurrilous" media reports that said four swimmers were banned from the competition here on eligibility grounds, claiming that they withdrew voluntarily.
By Michael Pavitt and Matthew Smith in Apia
An athletes' lounge and breakout area has been set-up for those competing at the 2019 Pacific Games here as part of the "Voices of the Athletes" (VoA) programme launched by the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC).
The medal ceremony for the va'a women's V6 marathon event at the 2019 Pacific Games here was trumped by a marriage proposal to one of the athletes.
Tahiti’s Remi Rossi celebrated a hat-trick of gold medals on the final day of badminton action at the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games.
New Zealand transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard clinched two gold medals as weightlifting competition concluded here today, while a dramatic men’s over 109 kilograms event saw Tonga’s Aisake Tuitupou benefit from mistakes from his rivals.
New Caledonia rubber stamped their domination of swimming competition at Samoa 2019 by winning six of the nine gold medals on the final night of action here today.
Vanuatu have won the bronze medal in the women's cricket at the 2019 Pacific Games, having had to crowdfund their campaign due to a lack of official support.
Fiji claimed victories in two of the most hotly anticipated events of the 2019 Pacific Games - the men's and women's rugby sevens.
By Michael Pavitt and Matthew Smith in Apia
World junior weightlifting champion Don Opeloge lived up to expectations by winning triple gold in front of an expectant crowd today.
Three Pacific Games records fell in six races on the penultimate day of swimming competition, while hosts Samoa were able to add another gold medal to their tally.
A married couple from Fiji won three of the six archery medals available here today, including two golds, at the 2019 Pacific Games.
Australia claimed victory in the men’s beach volleyball at the 2019 Pacific Games – despite one player being “unable to jump or walk” – while Vanuatu won the women’s event in front of a packed crowd on Apia Waterfront.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Liverpool City Council - Project Director, World Gymnastics Championships 2022 - United Kingdom
The City of Liverpool is host to the World Gymnastics Championships in 2022. The World Gymnastics Championships 2022 will be one of the largest international sporting events ever to be held in Liverpool. Held at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool from 29 October to 6 November 2022, more than 550 gymnasts from 75 countries are expected to compete. We are looking for a freelance Project Director to lead the team as maternity cover for an initial 6 month period (with the possibility of extension and potential of Championship role in due course). This is a fantastic role for an experienced Project Director to continue the planning of the 2022 Championships, offering an opportunity to shape a unique and prestigious, world-class major international sport event.
Felicite Rwemarika is not your average International Olympic Committee member. After being forced to flee for her life as a child, she is now dedicated to inspiring others through sport. The Rwandan tells Mike Rowbottom her story.
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