Vanuatu Athletics Championships 2025 – PREVIEW

Vanuatu Athletics Championships sees the best of Vanuatu assemble at Korman Stadium in Port Vila. These AV National Championships are not just about competition; they are a celebration of community, progress, and the future of athletics in Vanuatu
 
The two-day competition begins on Thursday 17th April in to Friday the 18th in the nation’s capital Port Vila. The championship will include age categories from 10 to 20 years, across both boys’ and girls’ divisions. 

Leading the charge are a host of Vanuatu’s International Representatives including:
Ticky Terry Mael
Obadiah Timbaci
Toho Josiah
Rizon Leo Tara
George Vinjaria Molisingi

Outreach into schools across Vanuatu via the Athletics Vanuatu Kids Athletics Development program seeing hundreds of Vanuatuan children engage in athletics over the past months leading in to the Championships. With the youth categories on offer, there will be exciting opportunities for the Children to compete at the AV Championships.

Athletes have come from across the many provinces of Vanuatu to compete at Korman Stadium. In particular Teams Tafea, Sanma, and Penama jumping on board Vanuatus Ferry Network, making the up to 18hour Journey to Port Vila in time for the Championships.

Speaking on the Championships Athletics Vanuatu’s David Benjimen:
The excitement for the Athletics Vanuatu Nationals is truly unparalleled! As we gear up for this remarkable event, my hope is not solely focused on performances but on fostering greater participation. The heart of growth in any sport lies in building a strong foundation of engagement, and this is what I look forward to most. Increasing the number of participants is a key step towards nurturing the development of athletics in Vanuatu. With greater involvement, performance will naturally follow as the sport continues to grow and evolve. These Nationals are not just about competition; they are a celebration of community, progress, and the future of athletics in our nation.

Catch the action at Korman Stadium, Port Vila and keep and eye out for updates on social media