World Games

Special Olympics Team Vanuatu does country proud

The team arrived home to a rousing welcome as members proudly displayed their medals for family members and fans to see.

Thirty-three year old Ken Kalsong picked up a gold and a bronze medal in athletics in the 100m and long jump events.

Monique Sau collected a silver medal and a bronze medal for shotput and 100m respectively.

Toumaramara Taravaki and Atis Carlo each received 2 bronze medals.

 Digicel Vanuatu provided cash sponsorship of USD $10,000 to assist the team prepare for the World Games.

Team Fiji soars high in Abu Dhabi

Team Fiji won 17 medals – 7 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals.

Fiji has definitely seen much more than a group of 21 young determined people. We have seen a team of over performers who have welled our hearts with pride and admiration.

Mike Greig, Digicel Fiji CEO said; “You are amazing, incredible, inspiring and you are powerful. You have shown the whole of Fiji that you are strong and you are everyone who you should aspire to be.”