Bedste Katu-podcasts (2024)

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Meet Cook Islands mother daughter basketball duo Jordina Katu and Meiya Lemafa 53:54

19d ago53:54

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One has been playing for the Cook Islands for decades and the other is in the green jersey as a 16-year-old. Jordina Katu has turned her mind to coaching while her daughter Meiya Lemafa is a player on the rise and both attended the FIBA high performance camp on the Gold Coast alongside 12 other Pacific Island nations. We hear about their learnings …

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New PNG Orchids coach Tahnee Norris is excited by the footy fandom 53:54

5d ago53:54

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Tahnee Norris is royalty in women's rugby league and ahead of the Pacific Championships and PM's XIII games, she tells us why she jumped at the chance to coach the PNG Orchids. Norris talks about her first impressions from being in Papua New Guinea recently, her amazement at the country's obsession with the sport and what needs to happen for PNG to…

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Papi Alaalatoa just captained an undefeated u-21 Samoa netball team 53:54

12d ago53:54

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Papi Alaalatoa's Samoa team just went through the Oceania Netball Youth World Cup qualifiers without losing a match and will head to Gibraltar next year to try bring home some silverware. Alaalatoa speaks about her pride in wearing the blue dress, how they dealt with their limited preparation and why she was nervous to be captain. Bobby Macumber is…

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Paralympian Irene Mar wants to change views on disability in Fiji 53:54

26d ago53:54

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After making a big impression at her debut Paralympics, 19-year-old Fijian Irene Mar is keen to change people's preconceived ideas in her homeland about people living with a disability. Mar talks us through her historic para-taekwondo victory and Paralympics experience as well as the hurdles she had to overcome to get there. Bobby Macumber is also …

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Wallaroo Eva Karpani's Tongan discovery journey took her to Nuku'alofa 53:54

1M ago53:54

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Eva Karpani grew up with a single mother and eight siblings and as she seeks out more about her Tongan side, a humbling recent highlight was the trip with the QLD Reds to play against Tonga Lofa and seeing her beautiful people. We hear about the trip, why she chose rugby union as a youngster and the full circle opportunities she's had to help disco…

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The Fiji Baby Pearls netball team just tested themselves against the best 53:54

1M ago53:54

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The Fiji Baby Pearls warmed up for the Youth Netball World Cup by hosting Australia, NZ and Singapore in Suva and coach Simone Nalatu and netballer Varanisese Vula chat about the experience. Vula tells us what it means to represent her country and Nalatu, a netball legend in Fiji, details why these testing games will help the future of the sport in…

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Kiribati's first Paralympian Ongiou Timeon is a vision impaired shot putter 53:54

2M ago53:54

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Ongiou Timeon couldn't throw a shot put far at all when he first begun but now he's proudly representing Kiribati in Paris at the Paralympics. Living with vision impairment and in a country where shot put's aren't readily available or the right weight, Timeon has overcome serious challenges and is excited to inspire others in his home nation. Bobby…

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Sydney Francisco gave Sha'Carri Richardson her Palau Olympic pin 53:54

2M ago53:54

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Fresh off a debut Olympics where she carried the Palau flag in the opening ceremony, sprinter Sydney Francisco tells us about her race, what happened when she met one of the world's greatest sprinters and why she couldn't talk to media afterwards. We also hear about her excitement and plans for the next Pacific Mini Games in her hometown of Koror i…

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Maatuleio Fotu-Moala is the latest Tongan to debut in the NRLW 53:54

2M ago53:54

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Playing rugby league wasn't on Maatuleio Fotu-Moala's radar a few years ago, but after flying over from NZ to train with the Dragons she's the latest Tongan to debut in the NRLW. Fotu-Moala grew up in a strict Tongan house and with footy on a Sunday, it was a no go zone for most of her youth. Fast forward to now and Leio has played for the Mate Ma'…

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Personal peaks at the Olympics and trivia showdowns 53:55

2M ago53:55

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We’re in the latter half of the Olympics, closing in on the events our Pasifika athletes excel in! Bobby brings in another journalist from Paris, Solomon Islands woman Elizabeth Osifelo, to fill us in on highlights and the latest news happening over there. Patricia Keamo and Fia Liakong return to chat about the latest sporting news in Papua New Gui…

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Sophia Morgan went from the "shy kid" to Fijian Olympic sailor 53:55

2M ago53:55

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Olympic fever has swept across the world and Bobby Macumber fills you in on all the Pacific Island nations competing at Paris 2024. Bobby also chats to Fijian sailor Sophia Morgan who has come a long way since her fear of water to now being a two time Olympic sailor. Co-host Kalo Moli reflects on the recent QLD Reds trip to Tonga including hearing …

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Georgia-Leigh Vele's joy and honour as the PNG Olympics flag bearer 53:54

3M ago53:54

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Georgia-Leigh Vele discovered an old journal not long ago where as an 8-year-old her number one dream was to attend an Olympic Games. This week she will fulfill that childhood dream and even get to carry the Papua New Guinea flag in the Opening Ceremony so we chat about her story, the pride in her country and this huge honour. We also hear about wh…

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The "surreal" feeling for Lanihei Connolly representing the Cook Islands 53:54

3M ago53:54

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After competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games as a 15-year-old, Lanihei Connolly is feeling more experienced but just as nervous for the Paris Olympics. The teenager will lineup for the Cook Islands in the swimming and is hoping to inspire the next generation of young Pasific Island girls to achieve their wildest dreams. Patricia Keamo and Finau V…

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Fijian Annie Shannon is turning her attention from playing to coaching tennis 53:54

3M ago53:54

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Annie Shannon grew up playing tennis in Fiji and it took her all the way to a College in the US as a teenager. These days Shannon has shifted her focus to coaching and making sure the next generation of Fijian and other Pacific Island tennis players can compete with the best up and comers around the world. Indra Singh and Kalo Manu-Moli join Bobby …

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Jared Clark's career highlight with Vanuatu football 53:54

3M ago53:54

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Growing up in Adelaide with a Ni-Van mother, Vanuatu footballer Jared Clark's favourite times in his youth were the trips back there. The food, lifestyle and endless hours of football shaped him as a person. We hear about the OFC Men's Nations Cup in Vanuatu and why the history making final for the home team is a career highlight. Bobby also gets t…

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Come with us to the Micronesian Games & OFC Nations Cup 53:54

4M ago53:54

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With Bobby Macumber as your pilot, Fresh Off the Field is going to magically take you to the Marshall Islands as well as Vanuatu all in the one episode. We'll hear about the final medal tally in the Micronesian Games as well as check in with Declan Byrne who is live in Port Vila in Vanuatu for the OFC Men's Nations Cup finals. There's also plenty m…

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Olympic bound sailor Vaimo’oi’a Ripley's 'never give up' attitude paid off 53:55

4M ago53:55

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Vaimo’oi’a Ripley always wanted to see a Pacific Island nation's flag alongside the big guns in sailing at the Olympics, given the sport's cultural significance and ties to the region. Now, she's weeks away from competing for Samoa at Paris 2024 and doing just that! We hear about her resilience, why a 'never give up' attitude paid off and what her …

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Fresh Off the Field 'Best Of' 2024 53:53

4M ago53:53

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Bobby Macumber is away on assignment so this week we re-visit some of the best sporting chats we've heard this year on Fresh Off The Field. You'll learn about Olympic hopefuls, new coaches, cricket pioneers and AFL stars.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Lenora Misa overcame 3 ACL injuries to represent Samoa Tifa Moana 53:54

4M ago53:54

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Lenora Misa is as resilient as she is proud and the netballer lines up in the Pacific Netball Series in June to try end Tonga Tala's grip on the tournament. Bobby chats to Misa about her Samoan culture, how she juggles Netball and full time work and why her 3rd ACL injury nearly broke her. Tiana Severino-Fidow fills in for Bobby and alongside Patri…

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Manusina XV's Dora & Denise on Oceania Rugby Women's Championships 53:55

5M ago53:55

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The Samoan women's rugby union team are playing for a spot in the 2025 Rugby World Cup and Bobby chats to Isadora Laupola & Denise Aiolupotea about the Championships in Brisbane. They discuss dropping everything and playing for their country, their pride and nerves in representing their parents and grandparents and what it would be like to go to a …

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Lili Tokaduadua left Fiji aged 15 to chase her netball dream 53:50

5M ago53:50

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Leaving her family and friends behind at age 15 and travelling from Fiji to New Zealand was a scary start to Lili Tokaduadua's netball journey. It's paid off though with the young Fijian securing a contract with the Northern Stars in the top NZ netball league in her first year out of school, so we here her story and how she stays connected to her F…

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How a trip to the Cook Islands changed Wes Roberts mind on retirement 53:50

5M ago53:50

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Just when Wesley Tikiariki Roberts was close to ending his swimming career, a trip back home to the Cook Islands for a break gave him renewed love for the sport. Hoping to make his third Olympics in a row, we talk to Roberts about the power of home, what it's like to carry the flag for your country and the story of his nickname - The Enuamanu Princ…

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Gibson Mara started taekwondo in 2022, now he's going to the Olympics 53:54

5M ago53:54

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Gibson Mara took up taekwondo for self-defence reasons but within two years he's off to try win Papua New Guinea's first Olympic medal. We talk about the pressures of competition, his Pacific Games experience and why Mara will head to Adelaide to train before the Olympics. Also, Marian Kupu and Talei Matairakula join Bobby Macumber to chat sport ar…

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Samoan canoe sprinter Samalulu Clifton is off to the Olympics 53:54

6M ago53:54

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After making the switch from New Zealand to Samoa, Samalulu Clifton can't wait to represent her mother's side at the Paris Olympics with her brother. Growing up with her late grandmother in the house taught her lots about Samoan culture and Clifton knows she'd be super proud and screaming the loudest if she was still here. Patricia Keamo and Lulu L…

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Esava Ratugolea misses his Nan's Fijian food 53:54

6M ago53:54

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Esava Ratugolea wanted to become an NRL star but after moving to country Victoria, AFL was the only option for the Fijian. Ratugolea has since moved from Geelong to Port Adelaide and we hear about his favourite Fijian food, wanting to have a kava sesh with his Port teammates and why more Fijians would light up the AFL if the pathway was there. Co-h…

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The Fresh Off The Field 'Best Of' episode 53:54

6M ago53:54

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This week on Fresh Off The Field we re-live some of the best chats we've had on the show so far. You'll hear from Pacific Games gold medallists like Solomon Islands legend Jenly Wini and Tonga Tala Netball captain Hulita Veve as well as trailblazers like football referee Shama Maemae and the first Samoan AFLW player Vaomua Laloifi.…

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Tana Umaga's deep satisfaction coaching Moana and Samoa 53:00

6M ago53:00

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Moana Pasifika coach, Manu Samoa assistant coach and All Black legend Tana Umaga chats about his immense pride in connecting deeply to his Samoan heritage through coaching, after turning down the opportunity to play for Manu Samoa when he was younger. We also hear about the way Moana celebrate and integrate culture into their high performance progr…

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Della Audama says PNG Women's Rugby League success gives hope to young girls 53:55

7M ago53:55

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Della Audama was one of the first ever PNG Orchids when they formed a national team for the women in 2017. She's now a coach with the team and sees first hand the way the sport can provide hope and a pathway for young girls across Papua New Guinea. Bobby chats to Audama off the back of their first entry into the Women's National Championships in Au…

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Samoa’s Sailability Program making the sea more accessible 53:54

7M ago53:54

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Raema von Reiche and the Samoa Sailing Association had an idea in 2019 to help make sailing more accessible and so the idea of Samoan Sailability Program was born. Bobby chatted to Raema about the development of the program, the recent donation of 10 Hansa boats and how far they still need to go.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Representation “means everything” to beach volleyball sensation Majabelle Lawac 53:54

7M ago53:54

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The Olympics are coming up quickly and one person hoping to add it to her calendar this year is Majabelle Lawac, one of Vanuatu’s newest beach volleyball sensations. Majabelle spoke to Bobby about her preparations and what it means to represent her nation on the international stage.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Pacific girls tackle the AFL pathways in Queensland 53:54

7M ago53:54

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The AFL have launched their inaugural Pasifika Community Event that will see 30 young girls from across the Pacific land in QLD to participate. Bobby talks to Ben Drew, the International Development Manager at the AFL about the event.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fresh Off the Field: Family motives Leilua to his second Olympic Games. 53:53

8M ago53:53

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The new father wants to do his daughter proud at the Paris Olympics.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fresh Off the Field: Grass roots focus to increase football participation in Samoa. 53:58

8M ago53:58

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As the Football Federation Samoa focus on grass roots programs to increase participation, they say that children can play multiple sports at a young age.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Jazz Tevaga ready to shine for the Maori All Stars 53:54

8M ago53:54

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The Māori All Stars will be looking for revenge when they take on the Indigenous All Stars tomorrow night in Townsville and Maori lock Jazz Tevaga is confident they will get the win.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Former Flying Fijian Moses Rauluni ready to help the Fijian Drua Women’s team soar 53:54

8M ago53:54

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The Fijian Drua women’s team have a new head coach, with the recent appointment of former Flying Fijian captain Moses Rauluni. The team are eyeing off a threepeat in this year’s Super W competition and Rauluni is looking forward to the challenge.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Vaimoi’oi’a Ripley eyeing off her golden ticket to Paris 2024 53:54

9M ago53:54

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The Paris Olympics are coming up fast and sailor Vai Ripley is hoping to be the first female to represent Samoa at the international event. Ripley speaks to Bobby about how the preparations are going and reflects on her role as the first Samoan woman on the Olympic pathway for Samoa and her aim to create a road map for those that follow in her foot…

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Alamanda Motuga and Moana Pasifika ready to climb the ladder in 2024 53:54

9M ago53:54

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Moana Pasifika had a difficult season in 2023, but Motuga is optimistic going into the 2024 Super Rugby season with a new coach who is “unapologetically Pasifika”, a good mix in the playing group and their eyes set firmly on a top 8 spot.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Family back home drives Saula Ma’u to work hard 53:54

9M ago53:54

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The Highlanders ‘Rookie of the Year’ is described by his teammates as a hard-working gentle giant, and Saula Ma’u explains how his family back home in Tonga motivates him to keep persevering.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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From throwing thongs in Tonga to rugby balls in the Super Rugby 53:55

10M ago53:55

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He started out throwing thongs and empty bottles in Tonga, using whatever was available to substitute a rugby ball.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fresh Off the Field: Why these footy stars have scars, doing what they love. 53:55

10M ago53:55

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Find out why these Nauruan’s are some of the toughest footy players going around.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fresh Off the Field - Day 11 at the Pacific Games 1:20:00

11M ago1:20:00

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Fresh Off the Field brings you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fresh Off the Field - Day 10 at the Pacific Games 1:20:03

11M ago1:20:03

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Fresh Off the Field is live from Honiara bringing you all the action and plenty of athletes from the Pacific Games. Joining Bobby Macumber today is Niue's first medallist in the games Samuel Singh, gold medallists for Samoa and Fiji in the field events Nu’u’ausala Tuilefano and Deborah Bulai, Tahiti's gold medal triathlete Salome de Barthez, Norfol…

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Fresh Off the Field - Day 9 at the Pacific Games 1:20:01

11M ago1:20:01

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Fresh Off the Field is live from Honiara bringing you all the action and plenty of athletes from the Pacific Games. Joining Bobby Macumber today are gold medallists in the mixed doubles tennis Abigail Tere-Apisah and Matthew Stubbings from PNG, Wakka Wakka Australian man Calab Law who took home gold in the 100m, Samoan basketballers, Northern Maria…

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Fresh Off the Field - Day 8 at the Pacific Games 1:20:00

11M ago1:20:00

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Fresh Off the Field is live from Honiara bringing you all the action and plenty of athletes from the Pacific Games. Joining Bobby Macumber today is 3 x silver medallist Samoan kayaker Anne Cairns, Tongan silver medallist and archer Halamehi Tangulu, Cook Island gold medallist in the Rugby League 9s Chantay Kiria-Ratu, a couple of the Marshall Islan…

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Fresh Off the Field - Day 7 at the Pacific Games 1:19:59

11M ago1:19:59

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Fresh Off the Field is live from Honiara bringing you all the action and plenty of athletes from the Pacific Games. Joining Bobby Macumber today is 14yo Ni-Vanuatu swimmer Chloe Amear, PNG triple gold medallist Dika Toua, a couple of the I-Kiribati team and Samoa track and field team and an airport chat with two members of the Niue touch footy team…

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The Pacific Games are here! 53:54

11M ago53:54

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In her last Pacific Games, local hero Jenly Wini picks up 3 gold medals for a dream start for Solomon Islanders.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Manu Samoa qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics 53:54

11M ago53:54

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Manu Samoa have created history by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Tonga Para Table Tennis Federation ‘Smashing Down Barriers.’

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Tonga Para Table Tennis Federation ‘Smashing Down Barriers.’Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Can the Tonga Tala win their first ever gold medal in netball? Tala captain Hulita Veve believes they can 53:49

12M ago53:49

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Can the Tonga Tala win their first ever gold medal in netball? Tala captain Hulita Veve believes they can.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Cook Island rugby league teams were shocked when they arrived in the coastal village of Hanuabada outside Port Moresby 53:54

12M ago53:54

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When the Cook Islands Aitu and Moana teams arrived in the coastal village of Hanuabada outside Port Moresby, they weren’t expecting to hear locals singing Cook Islander songs.Af Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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