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5 bronze medals for Tonga in ITTF-Oceania Para Champs [1]

Honiara, Solomon Islands

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 08:15

Tonga Table Tennis para-athletes Luani, Meleane and Siaosi (front), with Lord Vaea, Netina Latu Vea and Barry Griffiths. Honiara, Solomon Islands. Photo: TTTF.

Tonga Table Tennis' para team, Siaosi Vaka, Luani Moekakiola and Meleane Falemaka won a total of five bronze medals at the ITTF-Oceania Para Championships.

In the singles events, Siaosi in men's class 4 and Luani in class 5, each secured a well-deserved bronze medal on 18 November. Meanwhile, Meleane did not receive a medal in this event, depite playing her best against higher classes from Australia, Tahiti, and New Caledonia.

On November 20, the team secured three more bronze medals in the Double Events., in the Solomon Islands.

“The synergy between the athletes was evident as the boys claimed third place as a pair in the Men's Doubles, while Meleane Falemaka paired with her Fijian counterpart to win another bronze,” stated TASNOC.

Minister of Internal Affairs, Lord Vaea, and TASANOC CEO Netina Latu Vea attended the medal ceremony, with Barry Griffiths, CEO of ITTF-Oceania.

“TASANOC also expressed unwavering pride in the athletes, extending gratitude to Australia in Tonga for their crucial support, enabling the para team to participate and compete in the Solomon Islands.”

“Next on the team's list will be the Pacific Games,” stated TASANOC.

From Left: Para athletes, Sione Siaosi Vaka, Meleane Falemaka (standing) and Luani Moekakiola. Honiara, Solomon Islands. Photo: TTTF.
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