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Koror, Palau — American Samoa’s national wrestling team made history at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, earning a remarkable 19 medals — the most ever by a single sport for American Samoa in any Pacific Games. With 6 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze medals, the team also recorded the most gold...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Team American Samoa faced off against several teams ranked in the top 10 in their inaugural appearance at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-15 Women's Softball World Cup, entering the tournament ranked 64th among participating teams. Throughout these...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Team American Samoa made a significant mark in their inaugural appearance at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-15 Women's Softball World Cup, entering the tournament ranked 64th among participating teams. Their journey concluded with a commendable 10th-...
Polynesian Pago Pago Football Camp 2025 kicks off
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — More than 200 elementary and high school football players gathered Tuesday morning at Veterans Memorial Stadium for the highly anticipated annual Polynesian Hall of Fame Football Camp. This year’s one-day event was led by Polynesian football legends Seiuli Jesse Sapolu,...
SAMOA RELAY TEAM
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Day two of the Pacific Mini Games and for Samoa it was the second day of winning medals. Paige Schendelaar-Kemp followed her bronze yesterday with a gold today with an impressive 1:01:16 in the 100m Butterfly. Paige keeps her tactics simple with the approach of, “Head...
ASRU Shield
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Spectators at the American Samoa Rugby Union (ASRU) shield match on Saturday were treated to a thrilling showdown as underdogs Nu'uuli staged a dramatic comeback to defeat shield holders Leone Whites, 17–14. The high-stakes clash, held at Veterans Memorial Stadium, was a...
Nu'uuli Wins ASRU Ae Ae Jr. Shield
The triumphant Nu'uuli team, joined by jubilant supporters, posed with the prestigious ASRU Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. Shield following their thrilling 17-14 come-from-behind victory over former titleholders Leone Whites on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Full Story & more photos of ASRU...
MARATHON WINNER
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — SPW Fitness proudly hosted its annual American Samoa Marathon and Half Marathon on June 21, 2025, in Utulei, drawing an impressive turnout of local and international runners. The event, complemented by the Olympic Day 5K and 10K fun runs, showcased athletic excellence,...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Following determined, last-minute efforts by American Samoa's national women’s softball and volleyball teams to raise the remaining funds for their airfares, a 59-member delegation is set to begin departing tonight to represent the territory at the XII Pacific Mini Games...
ASBF Boxers “Rise Up” in Boxing Competition Amid Questions & Controversy
ASBF Coach Stanley Iakopo wrapping boxer Losi Tunoa's hands before his fight last Friday night at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition” hosted by Marist Boxing Samoa. The American Samoa Boxing Federation (ASBF) raised concerns over mismatches, questionable officiating, and misleading assurances from organizers at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition”. (Story with more details to be published in Wednesday’s June 04, 2025 Samoa News edition.) [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
ASBF Coach Stanley Iakopo wrapping boxer Losi Tunoa's hands before his fight last Friday night at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition” hosted by Marist Boxing Samoa. The American Samoa Boxing Federation (ASBF) raised concerns over mismatches, questionable officiating, and misleading assurances from...

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