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Police woman qualifies as a heptathlete for Oceania Athletics Championship [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 21:58

Sergeant Sesi Salt with Probationary Constable Hola ‘I Moana Tauvaka, at Tonga Police College, Longolongo, 28 May 2024. Photo: Tonga Police.
A young Tongan police woman, Hola ‘i Moana Tauvaka has qualified as a heptathlete for the Oceania Athletics Championship to be held in June in Suva, Fiji.

Probationary Constable Tauvaka will compete in the heptathlon, across seven combined events including the 100-meter hurdles, 200-meter run, 800-meter run, high jump, long (broad) jump, shot put, and javelin throw.

She will also compete in two individual events, the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints.

PC Tauvaka will be accompanied by Sergeant Sesi Salt, her hurdle coach.

Ex-Tonga high athlete

Tonga Police stated that the young athletic officer is at her happiest on the track and in the field and has been recognised for her athletic talent since her days at Tonga High School.

"PC Tauvaka embodies resilience and determination throughout her journey to the Oceania Athletics Championship. She takes pride in knowing that this journey reflects the values she has embraced as a member of Tonga Police," they stated.

Tauvaka is currently serving in the Traffic Unit at the Central Police Station in Nuku'alofa.

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Moana Tauvaka [4]
Tonga police [5]
Oceania Athletics Championship [6]
Athletics [7]

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