The annual 2017 Oceania Championships held at the ANZ National Stadium is coming up in 35 days so here are some tips & info for travelling to Fiji. Entry Requirements A valid passport for at least three months beyond the intended period of stay and a ticket for onward travel is required as well…
Paita, New Caledonia – 20th May, 2017. Written by Bob Snow. After days of uncertain weather, the skies cleared and the temperature started to rise as the two main races commenced at 7.30 am on Saturday 20th May. After a mass warm-up in the starting area, the race was well and truly on. The terrain…
2017 Sports sp awards finalist The finalists for The SP Sports Awards for 2017 have been announced. For the female athlete of the year the finalists are Abigail Tere-Apisah (tennis), Thelma Toua (weightlifting) and Toea Wisil (athletics). A total of 155 nominations were received only three have been selected for the 25th anniversary of the…
by Bob Snow In Nouméa for the first Oceania Trail Championships, I spent an afternoon with Sandra Lambrani (the New Caledonian Technical Director and Throws Coach) and her athletes at the Mont Dore facility on the outskirts of the capital. The Mont Dore area has a wealth of sporting facilities. Next door to the throwing…
PNG’s athletes in Texas and Kansas had a hugely successful time on the weekend of 5th – 7th May with two national records, several Regional championship titles, and many personal best performances. Rellie Kaputin, Adrine Monagi and Peniel Richard competed at the Lone Star Conference Championships in Commerce, Texas whilst Wesley Logorava and Robson Yinambe…
Exciting things will be happening in the world of athletics in New Caledonia this Saturday, May 20th. They will be having the first ever trail decathlon championship in Noumea. Athletes are coming from all over to be a part of this run. James Kuegler and Dulia Halliday will be coming in from New Zealand to…