Fiji Minister to attend Sports Ministers Meeting

The meeting, involving at least 10 ministers from across the Pacific, will be hosted by OFC as part of the inaugural Pacific Youth and Sports Conference which has seen 800 young people from 17 countries take part this week. OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas says he is delighted the Fijian Minister can attend, considering the…

The hosts meanwhile will look to impress local supporters in what will be their final home match this O-League season before heading to New Caledonia to play AS Magenta on Match Day 6next weekend.Tomorrow’s clash had originally been scheduled for Friday 5 March but had to be postponed due to heavy rain in Papeete two…

Regional Youth Development Advisor Magnum Tuipuloto outlined key areas of Youth Development to over one hundred workshop participants from around New Zealand and the Oceania region. “Young people are affected by family/whanau, training/education, community and their peers,” Tuipuloto said. He said youth want to experience a sense of contributing something of value to society, and…

World football’s greatest prize will visit New Zealand as part of a global tour that has already visited 50 African nations and is now continuing its five-continent journey to another 33 countries around the world.“Coca-Cola is proud to be bringing the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour to New Zealand.In recognition of New Zealand qualifying for…

The agreement was signed at TelstraClear Events Centre by CIES President Bertrand Reeb, CIES Senior Manager International Relations Vincent Monnier, OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas and Football Federation American Samoa President Alex Iuli Godinet. Tai Nicholas says OFC will help to sponsor young people to go through the new programme. “OFC is committed to helping…

David Rutherford, Managing Director of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Region, addressed the almost 800 participants and emphasised the organisation’s commitment to creating a pathway from the village to the world stage for athletes of all abilities and backgrounds. The former CEO of New Zealand Rugby says he sees symmetry in the values, goals and…

The inaugural conference, involving around 800 participants from 17 Pacific countries, was officially opened at TelstraClear Pacific Centre after a traditional Maori Powhiri and welcoming speeches from Manukau Mayor Len Brown, OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas, French Minister Jean-Claude Brioult, FIFA Ambassador Christian Karembeu, local Kaumatua and others. PYASC Chairman Tai Nicholas says the newly…

Around 800 young people aged 16-25 gathered for day one of the conference which will run through until Saturday 20 March. Following the Powhiri procession, Manukau Mayor Len Brown addressed the participants and stressed the importance of young people playing an active role in society.“We want you to be great contributors in your communities; to…

oceaniafootball.com is pleased to bring you the following profile including Prof. Dvorak’s academic history and some personal details.Prof. Jirí Dvorák currently works as FIFA’s Chief Medical Officer and as a Senior Consultant for the Department of Neurology Spine Unit at the Schulthess Clinic in Zurich. He is also Chairman of the FIFA Medical Assessment and…

Around 700 participants representing at least 17 countries were given an orientation of the venue before travelling to their designated Marae where the will stay over the course of the week.Cultural performances will be held each night during the conference and already delegations were showing off their talents with singing and haka performances this afternoon….