Mini Games

Tahiti sporting federations still plan to attend Mini Games

The withdrawal was announced by the director of French Polynesia's youth and sport service Anthony Pheu at the weekend and follows a disagreement over who should represent Tahiti's boxers.

Mr Nena's Tahiti Boxing Association is recognised by the international boxing federation while the government-backed federation is not.

He said that gives them the right to attend the Mini Games in Vanuatu and he's confident they won't be the only ones.

Pacific Games Council gives Mini Games the thumbs up

Council President Vidhya Lakhan and CEO Andrew Minogue attended a joint meeting of the Van2017 Pacific Mini Games Authority, chaired by the Minister of Sport, Seule Simeon, and the Games Organising Committee, where the final Games delivery plans and arrangements were approved.

Mr Lakhan also received a briefing from Van2017 CEO Clint Flood.

He was very pleased with the state of preparations and said all stakeholders have worked together to deliver the sporting venues and operational plans on schedule.