Young fresh cricketer Taofi Lafai, speaks about their rise to the top at the 2019 Pacific Games held in Samoa, winning gold. The amazing journey she experienced from playing with her small village in Apia, to rising up and playing at International level with her team. Taofi acknowledges her family , nation , team and finally her Papatoetoe Cricket Club for the support, she is done with cricket just yet preparing for a upcoming tournament later in the year of 2019.

Meet the Athletes is a series hearing from some of the athletes who are in Apia this month for the 2019 Pacific Games. Here’s the story of Malosi Alefaio who is representing Tuvalu in football.

This series by PMN is made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Meet the Athletes is a series hearing from some of the athletes who are in Apia this month for the 2019 Pacific Games. Here’s the story of Onesemo Old who is representing Samoa in squash.

This series by PMN is made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Meet the Athletes is a series hearing from some of the athletes who are in Apia this month for the 2019 Pacific Games. Here’s the story of Terai Sadler who is representing the Cook Islands in basketball.

This series by PMN is made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Meet the Athletes is a series hearing from some of the athletes who are in Apia this month for the 2019 Pacific Games. Here’s the story of Matavao Fanguna Jnr who is representing Tonga in tennis.

This series by PMN is made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Meet the Athletes is a series hearing from some of the athletes who are in Apia this month for the 2019 Pacific Games. Here’s the story of rugby player Sui Pauaraisa who is representing Samoa in the women's rugby sevens team.

This series by PMN is made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

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Tongan beauty queen Kalo Funganitao spoke out at the grand finale of the Miss Heilala Festival 2019 pageant alleging a culture of bullying, unprofessionalism and poor conduct by the organising committee. She spoke to PMN Niu announcer Sia Petelo about her address and the concerns she raised.

Meet the Athletes is a series hearing from some of the athletes heading to Apia this month for the 2019 Pacific Games. Here’s the story of powerlifter Danny Nemani who is representing Niue.

This series by PMN is made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Meet the Athletes is a series hearing from some of the athletes heading to Apia this month for the 2019 Pacific Games. Here’s the story of 19-year-old weightlifter Matanoko Macdonald who is representing the Cook Islands.

This series by PMN is made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Meet the Athletes is a series hearing from some of the athletes heading to Apia this month for the 2019 Pacific Games. Here’s the story of taekwondo master Paul Sitapa who is coaching Tonga's taekwondo team.

This series by PMN is made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.