PYASC wraps on a high-note

Thirteen of the countries attending the conference had the opportunity earlier this afternoon to spend ten minutes presenting the projects they have developed and refined over the past five days.The eight different prizes had certain criteria attached with the Prix du gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Caledonie being available only to New Caledonia projects, the SPC Award…

It took a long range goal by substitute Mamapou midway through the second half to undo the Oceania champions but coach Ramon Tribulietx was satisfied the aims of the friendly encounter were met despite the defeat.“I think it was a great experience for us. We played against a different kind of football against players who…

The Navy Blues set-up their FIFA Club World Cup training base in Barcelona this morning and have one training session before they take on an Espanyol side likely to include a handful of La Liga, Segunda B and youth talent tomorrow. The fixture – set-up by Auckland City FC coach Ramon Tribulietx – is sure…

Bareman made a powerful presentation on day three of the Pacific Youth and Sports Conference in Noumea, New Caledonia today, speaking candidly of the challenges she has faced, before revealing what drives her to continue fighting.On the worst days she has been forced to lock herself in her office to hide the tears as she…

The Australian Sports Commission is undertaking an important initiative focused on these areas that is creating ripples in the region – the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP). ASOP aims to invest in sport for development programs that address topics such as social inclusion, gender equality and health. Sophie Beauvais, the International Director of Sport for…

Having left long-time club Waitakere United for 2013 OFC Champions League victors Auckland City in the off-season, the Fiji international has wasted little time adapting to his new surroundings.“So far so good, the boys are good and welcomed me with open arms and our training is going well. I’m really enjoying myself,” Krishna says.He says…

It is a taboo subject that we tend to steer clear of to save ourselves embarrassment. Today, Dr. Lawrence Zessler, representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) office in the Pacific, spoke about the issues surrounding the area and the importance of using education to get through to youth.“Our mission is clear. We try…