13 Terri

Nearly 700 Athletes Take

Part In First Games

Nearly 700 athletes from 13 Territories took part in the South Pacific Games. But Fiji, the host territory, was the only one to field teams in all nine sports on the programme.

PAPUA-NEW GUINEA came next

with seven teams, and New

Caledonia and American Samoa had

six. The Territory with the smallest

number of teams was the Solomon

Islands. It was represented in only

althletics and soccer.

Below is a complete list of the

competing athletes and their officials:

American Samoa

Athletics: Men—T. Fa’apouli, V.

Meanoa, S. Taleuati, P. Utu, R. Dole, S. Poutoa, P. Gaisoa, R. Niko, P, Laban, T Vaovasa, T. Alapa, W. Tano’a, P.

Mutu jun, T. Taito’a, P. Soliai, S. Sivia jun, M. Hi. Women —T. Sagapolu, T.

Ponafala, A. Lutu, A. Hunkin, A. Taleuati, S. Misa, E. Mcßraun, P. Le’itao, S.

Togafau. S. Keki, F. Faga’i. Volleyball: T. Fa’apouli, P. Gaisoa, S. Liufau, L.

Fiso, F. Nomura, M. Tlumalu, T. Taito’a J. Sarnia jun, L. Liufau, Men’s Basket ball: P. Gaisoa, L. Fiso, H. Letutu, F.

Nomura, M. Tiumalu, F. Buttell, B. Ho Ching, T. Taito’a, R. Nomura, S. Vaka.

Women’s Basketball: L. Fa’agata, F.

Emelio, N. Samuelu, F. Unutoa, E. Ross, M. Amito’elau. F. Ripley, N. Samueli, U.

Lago’o, L. Suiaunoa.

Tennis: Men —P. Reid jun, O. Hunkin, H. Scanlan, S. Ho Ching, F. Jennings, M.

Meredith: Women —T. Sema, L. Suiaunoa.

Boxing: S. Tinae, J. Scanlan, K. Kuresa jun, F. Stowers, P. Magalei, E. Fonoti, A. Loloaso. Swimming: A. Mesi, M.

Mapuilefala, F. Apaisa, P. Passi, T.

Tarrant, J. Mulitauaopele, F. Tili, M.

Officials: General team manager, Mr. T.

Le’iato; head coach, Mr. J. Samia, Snr.; swimming coach, Mr. W. Otto; assistant swimming coach, Mrs. C. Otto; women’s basketball coach, Roslyn Langkilde; tennis coach and assistant basketball coach, Miss Sameme Uperesa; boxing manager and coach, Mr. E. Meredith; assistant boxing coach, Mr. E. Marcus; boxing trainer, Mr. S. Taufeao; volley ball coach, Mr. D. Samia; assistant track coach, Mr. S. Hunter; equipment manager, Mr. J. Sappa; dietician and cook, Mrs.

Mary Prichard; liaison officer, Mr. J.

Harlan; chaperones, Mrs. P. Le’iato, Mrs.

K. Samia, Mrs. S. Lauvao, Mr. A. Lauvao.

Cook Islands

Athletics: Men—K. Henry, T. Tutai, T.

Utia, M. Nooau, K. Pupa, T. Aka, T.

Tangiia, K. Paiti; Women—M. Puri.

Boxing: T. George, H. Putoko, P. Marsters, F. Tere, P. Puroto, G. Robati jun. Tennis: Men—H. Mataio, M. Ratumu, O. Ru; Women —N. Tani, V. Samuel, P. Koringo.

Officials; Co-general team managers, Messrs. R. Tepuretu, P. F. Henderson; boxing manager, Mr. G. Robati; tennis manager, Mr. S. Sadaraka.

Fiji

Athletics: Men —Sitiveni Moceidreke, Kiniviliame Nalatu, Apisai Nabou, Francis Bower, Drega, Amani Racule, Lasarusa Waqa, Naivalarua Sekove, Jo Navusolo, Sitiveni Rokovesa, Ken Gould, Livai Tuivuya, R. Mitchell, Tevita Kabakoro, Viliame Liga, Mesulame Rakuro, Tawaketini, Samsoni Ratuyawa, Viliame Saulekaleka, G. Southwick, Osea M, Waisake Leweniqila, Seteriki, Nakora Marsiu; Women —Maca Vakalala, Ana Ramacake, E. Phillips, Kalesi, Turukawa, Litia Lotu, M. Woodhouse, Akisi, Laite, Volleyball: E. H. Maciu, I. N. Moran, M. Vosalevu, I. Vuni, J. May, V. Tui, T Pulu, G. Vokai, N. Kaviika. Men’s Basketball: Charlie Ah Sam, George Chung, Kenneth Chung, Keith Fong, Ono Fong, Ronnie Fong, Yameen Fong, Clifford Hot, Tavake Pulu, Wai Quan, Terio Vakatawa, Gordon Yee. Reserves: John Chambers, Alivereti Yaya. Tennis: Men —B. Morgan, L. Kadd, P. Power.

Rahimzullah, Satayanand; Women—F.

Blomfleld, A. Lowe, J. Carver, A.

Connolly. Women’s Basketball: Ananeta Vakalala, Lucy Mar, Ruci Koroi, Saniaqa Davui, Teresa Bingham, Nai Naisa, Ilisapeci Ratu, Nasiki Waqanaceva, Serafina Ravasea, Adi Litia Cakobau.

Table Tennis: Men —Jese Ligairi, Michael Columbus, Karam Chand Ramrakha, Albert Houng Lee, Harry Jarre Mani, Isaac Buksh, Vinod Lai; Women — Betsy Chow, Ulai Otobed, Akisi Naivaluvou.

Swimming: Men —Carl F. Bay, John D.

Griffiths, Patrick Kerrigan, Robert A.

Kennedy, J. H. Marlow, C. M. Raddock, Marika Sau, D. R. Wilkinson, Sefanaia Koroi, C. J. Muller: Women—C. S.

Anflnson, Anareta Ranadi, Wainikiti Adi, Joan E. Herrington, Joan M. Blyth, M.

L. Smith, Weka Raivuni.

Rugby: Josef a Saukuru, S. Cavu, S.

Walisoliso, U. Tukana, J. Tabaiwalu, V.

Nalio, A. Toga, E. Bola, J. Sokovata, Jope Naucabalavu, Joeli Naucabalavu, N. Ratuvellawa, J. Raikuna, V. Buli, J.

Nasova, lE. Kuna, P. Rasiosateki, E.

Lovodua, SI Daunitutu, S. Tuisese. Stand bys: E. Nuravu, C. Whippy, A. Nadredre, M. Secake, V. Fonolahi, N. Nabaro, L.

Naitini, G. Barley, A. Robe, M. Bola, J.

Tabualevu. Soccer: P. Kean, L. Savou, V Lai, M. Sarny, C. B. Singh, K, Reddy, J. I. Lai, T. Warner, Yee Gock Sue, S.

Nair, D. Slimmonds, R. N. Saniivi, R.

Narayan, A. Thoman, J. Prasad, Z. Ali, S. Dutta. Boxing: M. Mate, J. Roba, K.

Nair, S. Qoro, M. Osborne, B. Gurumuthi, L. Naiula, J. Brown, P. Anita, M. Moll, I. Tui, S. Cawa, M. Evans, L. Valelavaki, C. Tuimasi, R. Roko, J. Tukana, M. Delai, P. Kale, V. Dikidikiliti.

Officials: Manager, Captain L. Mask assistant manager, Mr. M. J. Bay; women’s team manager, Mrs. F. Moffett: volleyball manager, Viliame Raikuna: men’s basketball coach-manager, Mr. T.

Hill; tennis non-playing captain, Mr. D.

Collins: women’s basketball mans coach, Miss P. Apted; swimming man Mr. B. Gardner; assistant swim manager and chaperone, Mrs. J.

Butler; Rugby manager, Mr. D. W. Br Rugby ccnch, Mr. P. T. Raddock; si manager, Mr. R. H. Bechan; s< coach, Mr. S. M. Singh; boxing man Mr. H. Charman; athletics manager, J. A. Mocie; athletics coach, Mr. C Crocker; athletics chaperone, Crocker: table tennis manager. Mi C. Ramrakha; table tennis non-pL captain, Mr. E. March.

French Polynesia

Athletics: Men —R. Favereau, J. Bo J. Golaz, R. Krauser, R. Doucel Fuller, C. Tetaria, P. Martin, J. Sa E. Grand, R. Moua, L. Wong, J. M A. Cadoustreau; Women —A. Malv H. Sarciaux, M. Tetuaiva, S. I Soccer: A. W. Au, A. R. A. S. Sam Y. Raffln, J. C. T. M. Taurau, 1 Teikivaiani, L. T. Tetainanuarii, I Puhia, R. van Sam, T. A. J. M G. C. J. Ateni, C. F. Pai, H. Mai F. Pua, P. Ropiteau, R. J. Ganivet, Tumahai, M. Temaiana, M. Neni Fauura.

Men’s Basketball: R. Hart, P. Kin J. Bonno, J. Tetutaata, J. Marias J. B. Bonnet, C. Thunot, H. Maril S Hargous, W. van Bastoler. T Men —P. Robinet, R. Casson; Woi M Quesnot, O. Laharrague. Voile p. Teuria, H. Ratia, L. Tetuanu Tetuanui, R. Tetuanui, F. Turi Nicolai, J, Proust.

Officials: Chef de Mission, Dr.

Cassiau; chaperone, Mme. R. Ca general team manager, Mr. G. C women’s coach, Mrs. C. Catros; athletics coach, Mr. G. Artig women’s athletics trainer, Miss Artig football coach, Mr. R. Maoni; coach, Mr. J. Arapari; volleyball Mr. A. Mottet.

13 Terri

Gilbert And Ellic

Athletics: Men —L. Pasefika, N. P T. Mafoa, A. F. Tatireta, K. Raba T. Mango. Tennis: Men —W.

Tiaon; Women —T. Pasiflka, T. Mi Table Tennis: Men—W. Tarawa, T.

K. Malua, L. Lomeko; Women —T. Ps T. Maerere.

Manager: Mr. R. Morgan Morris.

Represented

Nauru

thletics: Men —P. Ribauw, G. Joram, Akeiyamwan. Men’s Basketball: P. i, F. Smith, A. Itsimaera, L. Wah, J. Uera, Ualese, Karanise, E. Reweru. nis: Men—M. Adam, L. Grundler; nen —Mrs. J. Moses, Mrs. C. Daniel, anager: Mr. T. Moses.

New Caledonia

thletics: Men—J. Pothin, A. Areski, Kaddour, A. Yekawene, P. Piepe, A. mni, E. Humuni, J. P. Laifa, N. ;a, A. Tokawa, P. Wakalina, M. Bone, lulot, P. Toruafe, M. Penissio, Hmeun, ;es, Vittori, A. Bernut; Women —D. e, G. Bigourd. »ccer: E. Waitronyi, C. Benjamin, ue Paoutar, H. Akougny, M. Kanyan, Delmas, J. P. Nahiet, B. Gouapana, Hmaen, R. Prevost, J. Misra, J. P. zenes, J. C. Benebig, D. Cacot, C. let, R. Poaririaiwa, J. Nippy, C. senya, P. Zeoula, W. Pawiro. Men’s tetball: J. Taurua, J. Clavel, J. P. gin, D. Giozzi, A. Tahuhuterani, P. lya, G. Gaveau, C. Bone, E. Blanc, 3hung. ;nnis: Men—G. L. M. Berge, G. J. lel, M. D. Mornaghini, B. M. J. A. les, J. L. M. M. Begaud; Women — J. M. Morault, N. M. M. T. Sauvan, M. M. Porcheron, J. R. M. Nawa. timing: Men—J. C. Legras, F. Caillatd, 3 ostal, J. Y. Namelin, J. Bouye, M. urgie, J. Duffayet, J. Douapere. e Tennis: Men —J. N. Brecard, R. ; Women —M. C. Noda, J, N. Guyen Gai. ficials: Chef de Mission, Mr. N, M. ’ and Mr. A. Drovet; basketball h-manager, Mr. E. Porcheron; soccer h, Mr. P. Essioux; swimming coach ager, Mr. C. Bastoggt; athletics h-manager, Mr. G. Robert; athletics h, Mr. J. M. Sourbier; soccer coach, G. Elmour; soccer manager, Mr. ’ouques.

Niue

Athletics: Men—C. F. Hukui, L.

Limatoa, F. Head. Women’s Basketball: T. L. W. Naepi, T. R. Asekona, M. Jack son, N. Faniu, S. Sauni, M. Tafatu Morris, L. S. L. Fanovaha, V. Ikihele, M. F.

Richmond Rex. Table Tennis: Men — Kuripitoni, R. Jackson.

Officials: General team manager, Mr. R.

R. Rex; chaperone, Mrs. D. M. Milne; basketball coach, Mrs. N. E. Bates.

Papua-New Guinea

Athletics: Men—B. I. Richter, J. Vuia, Tonga Sale, W. Maina, C. Harrison, P.

Tavip, K. Vela, M. Joyce, Malatana, E.

Laboran, T. Abai, R. Bola, P. Hiob, O.

Ivaharia, M. Muga; Women—L. Ellison, I. Haro, K. Kapa.

Soccer: E. M. Clark, A. Dedda, A.

Suebu, M. Nicholas, Sokaro Sokaro, W.

Pala, Giwambe Ruben, Nabung Bingano, Kawi Kaufe, Buko Nobanu, W. Walo, J. Amus, H. Voelkel.

Men’s Basketball: P. Hiob, J. Chul, M.

Hilton, J. Labi, L. Ning, M. Tovae, J.

Seeto, C. Yip, M. Heist. Women’s Basket ball: K. Kapa, J. Abijah, V. Raula, P.

Flaherty, L. Allen, L. Tau, E. Kila, Idau, Taunau Morea, R. Flynn. Boxing: M.

Julius, T. Hopkins, A. Tomaira, P. Nelson, K. Hopkins, L. Hui.

Tennis: Men—A. Marks, N. K. Brown, L. G. Davis; Women—B. I. A. Bretag, M. V. Smith, C. J. Walter. Swimming: Men —J. Hardy, T. C. Jovel, B. Selan, K. Jarope, P. Kangon; Women —J. Finn, S. Matthews, A. Cronan. Table Tennis; Men—J. O’Donohue, R. Nash, O. J.

Stranger; Women—V. Mitchell, D. I. Dent, J. C. Griffin.

Officials: Team manager, Mr. C. P.

McCubbery; assistant team manager, Mr.

R. A. Johnstone; athletics manager, Mr.

D. Barrett: women’s athletics chaperone, Mrs. Joan Hardy; boxing manager, Mr.

R. Taylor; boxing coach, Mr. B. Cook; swimming manager, Mr. K. Atkinson; soccer manager, J. T. Amos; soccer coach, J. Mooney; basketball trainer coach, M.

Heist; women’s basketball trainer coach, Mrs. R. Flynn; assistant trainer athletics, Mr. N. Neda; assistant trainer basketball, Mr. Gare Kamea.

Solomon Islands

Athletics: Men —P. Walakwata, W.

Ningalo, W. Paia, S. Fafale, M. Wale refoa, E. Anderson, J. Sogabula, S. Waura, S. Olistation. Soccer: B. Feni, P. Bopali, J. Buare, J. Joshua, B. Konare, J.

Mabuluo, M. Natei, A. Palusi, C. Rafiasi, D. Samani, E. Sunaone, V. Teronisau. D.

Vabo, L. Johnson.

Officials: Team manager, Mr. S. Dakei; medical officer, C. Volumiu; soccer player manager, Mr. J. G. Taylor; athletics manager, Mr. lan Fraser.

Tonga

Athletics: Men—P. Llklllkl, S.

Tu’ifangaloka, K. Pale, A. Latu, S. Latu, K. K. Pulotu. Boxing: K. Katoa, M.

Kautau, S. Faingata’a, T. V. Tuineau, L. Sonasi. Tennis; Men—V. H. Salakielu, P. K. Naufahu, N. Fa’ulua, L. Kafa; Women—R. Johansson, J. H. Robertson, D. Brown, A. Fakalata.

Table Tennis: Men—S. Palelei, P. K.

Naufahu, F. Leger, S. Latu; Women — R. Johansson, J. H. Robertson, D. Brown, A. Fakalata. Rugby: I. Vaka’uta, T.

Sime, L. Mafi, U. Palavi, S. Ula, P.

Fakaua, T. Tatafu, M. Kefu, P. Fa’apoi, P. Ma’afu, S. Selupe, N. Kalaniuvalu.

L. Tu’itavake, L. Mailangi, K. Moala, S.

Vunipola, S. M. Manoa, F. Moala, U.

Latukefu, S. Tavo, K. K. Pulotu.

Officials; Team manager, Mr. S. H.

Brown; athletics manager, Mr. S. S.

Taliai; boxing manager, Mr. R. J. O’Brien; tennis player manager, Mr. S. Palelei; medical officer and Rugby manager, Mr.

S. Fonua.

Western Samoa

Athletics: Men—K. Su’a, I. Ai’atele, L.

Schwalger, M. Pe’a, I. Su’a Mene, I.

Fa’atonu, M. Taoipu; Women —D.

Rasmussen, G. Talauta, M. Ele, A. Ah Kiona, V. Leaoa, A. Carter.

Men’s Basketball: M. Pe’a, L. Lesa, T.

Lauina, E. Tapusoa, L. Pogai, S. Masiaso mula, J. Stehlin, A. Hi, L. Te’o, L, Pauga. Women’s Basketball: A. Carter, S. Saemanutafa, E. Kerslake, P. Leo, G.

Rasmussen, G. Fepulea’i, L. Maeata’anoa, L. Salanoa, G. F. Pa’u.

Volleyball; L. Lesa, T. Lauina, E.

Tapusoa, P. Pogai, S. Masiasomula, K.

Stehlin, A. Hi, L. Te’o, L. Pauga, Tennis: Men—G. Keil, M. Westerlund, T.

Le’upolo; Women —R. Sofara, M. S. Lam, N. Rasmussen.

Rugby; A. Tunupopo, E. Feagai, P.

Si’u, L. Sagaga, V. Tuatagaloa, S.

Feagai, V. Toleafoa, M. Mailei, T.

Tualau, F. Asi, M. Lome, L. Liaina, F.

Lima, S. Perez, F .Fa’asau, J. Meredith, N. Petaia, A. Liaina, P. Fa’alogo, I.

Tualaulelei, H. Kruse, K. Tuatagaloa.

Officials: Team manager, Mr. H. A.

Levestam; athletics manager, Mr. R.

Batchelor; men’s basketball manager, Mr.

D. Skinner: men’s basketball coach, Mr.

C. Nielson; women’s basketball manager, Mrs. E. Sofara: Rugby manager, Mr. A.

Hunter; volleyball manager, Mr. V. A.

Ah Ching; volleyball player-coach, Mr. E.

Kamauoha.

• The colourful scene at Buckhurst Park, Suva, at the start of the First South Pacific Games.— Photo: Stan Whippy.