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Words: Bob SnowOne of the events that is part of the Masters’ Championship, is the Throws Pentathlon. When New Caledonia was at its peak with throwing competitions in the Pacific Games, this was an event that they staged annually. It was well-known Pacific wide and attracted many good throwers from other nations and even Australia…

Words: Bob SnowThe distance events show how much of a gap there is between Australia and New Zealand and the Pacific Island Teams. What can be done about this gap, which is not seen in the sprints and explosive events? Obviously more cross country and road running events, PLUS more distance races for school aged…

Words: Bob SnowIn the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, many Solomon Islanders had the opportunity to try events that they have never tried before. One athlete was Julian Sosimo. She participated in the 100m Hurdles, Pole Vault, Javelin, and the Heptathlon. Here in Suva she has entered the Senior Women’s Pole Vault, Javelin and Heptathlon….

Words: Bob Snow OAA Statistician The Decathlon was full of hope and expectation for the two Australians who were world ranked. Ashley Moloney and Daniel Golubovic had not yet qualified for the Paris Olympic Games, but were getting close. They were both after the 170 bonus points which were on offer at this Championship. Ash…

During the OAA Championships athletes were asked to cast their votes for the OAA Athletes’Commission. This is the first election of the Athletes’ Commission that was formed in 2020. The Athletes elected to the OAA Commission are:Dame Valerie Adams (New Zealand)Alex Beddoes (Cook Islands)Chloe David (Vanuatu)Regine Tugade (Guam) The OAA Council takes this opportunity to…

At the Oceania Athletics Association Congress held in Suva, Fiji Islands, this week the Congress endorsed the nominations of three Oceania Merit Award holders. The Oceania Athletics Association Merit Award is awarded by the OAA Council to a Member of an affiliated Member Federation or Associate Member Federation who has rendered distinguished service to Athletics…