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A Homecoming on the Track: Noni Callander’s Return to Nuku‘alofa When Noni Callander walked back into Teufaiva Stadium for the Oceania Cup, she stepped into a familiar world. The venue had changed in small ways, the traffic on Nuku‘alofa’s streets had multiplied, but the memories were immediate. For Noni, a New Zealand Masters athlete and…

World Athletics Continental Tour – Oceania Meets The 2026 World Athletics Continental Tour returns to Oceania early next year, bringing together the Area’s top athletes, and international visitors for a series of high-intensity, one-day meetings across New Zealand and Australia. The tour has become a key part of the international season and will once again…

The Oceania Cup – From 2001 to 2025 – WORDS BOB SNOW Bob Snow (Life Member OAA & World Athletics Veteran Pin recipient) has been a long-serving supporter, statistician and historian of athletics across the Pacific, his dedication has helped preserve the stories, performances, and people who have shaped athletics in our region. From documenting…

The 2025 Oceania Masters Cup – Champion Member Federation The 2025 Oceania Masters Cup has officially concluded in beautiful Nuku’alofa, Tonga—and it’s time to reveal the Champion Member Federation! Fourteen Member Federations competed across three days of events, creating a strong showcase of Masters athletics in the Pacific. Although the host nation Tonga did not…

2025 Oceania Masters Cup – Age Graded Champions As the 2025 Oceania Masters Cup ends here in Nuku’alofa, we are proud to announce our FIRST-EVER Age-Graded Champions! With 14 countries competing, it was fantastic to see the awards shared across 5 Federations. These awards celebrate the top age-graded performances in:Sprint/HurdlesMiddle Distance/WalksJumpsThrowsCombined EventsCombined Events winners were…