‘Inoke Afeaki recruited by TASANOC [1]
Saturday, July 22, 2017 - 14:48
‘Inoke Afeaki (44) former 'Ikale Tahi captain has been recruited as Director of Operations for Team Tonga by the Tonga Sports Association and National Olympic Committee (TASANOC).
TASANOC’s main function is the preparation and training of Team Tonga members to take part in the Pacific Games and Pacific Mini Games; Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games as well as the Olympic Games and its Youth programs, which takes place every four-years.
He has been contracted until the end of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
‘Inoke has played professional rugby in New Zealand, France, Japan, Singapore and for Tonga over the past 15-years.
He accepted the invitation by TASANOC Executive Board, to engage in rebuilding and strengthening its programs and activities specifically for Team Tonga.
Secretary-General, Takitoa Taumoepeau said this is an opportunity for TASANOC to re-connect with its members and NF’s through his expertise and experience both administratively and operational.