Two local Junior Tennis players invited to represent Pacific in ITF World Junior Tennis Competition
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After their outstanding performances during the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships (POJC) held in Fiji in July 2024., Alexandria "Ula" Amoa and Joelei Ioane h

![Alexandria "Ula" Amoa and Joelei Ioane along with other local junior tennis athletes are preparing intensively for the 2025 Pre-Qualifying Event in Apia, Samoa, which will take place during the first week of February. [courtesy photos] Alexandria "Ula" Amoa and Joelei Ioane](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ula_amoa_and_joelei_ioane_.png?itok=fTITnPpt)



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![The players look forward to demonstrating their skills and teamwork on the court, bonding with fellow athletes, and creating lasting memories in pursuing their shared passion for the sport. [courtesy photo] Tausala Gold 18U Volleyball Club](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tausale_vb_team.jpg?itok=-0eVt0lS)


