Internationally known boxers, Sione Halafihi and Kitione Lave have also been nominated. The names of Tongan sports people for Tonga's first Hall of Fame will be announced on Friday.

The National Sports Week competition started this morning at the Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium with sports events for people with disability, and netball and rugby for primary schools.

This morning also, as part of the National Sports Week, some of Tonga's elite sportsmen and women, led by Fakahau Valu and Tali Kavapalu visited the Nuku'alofa Primary school and talked to pupils about their experiences and gave advice on the importance of sports as a career and as a way of keeping themselves healthy.

The Sports Week runs until Friday December 7.