AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRugby League World Cup (Samoa): Samoa have confirmed their 23-man squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with Payne Haas the biggest absentee due to hand surgery. Jarome Luai, Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton and Junior Paulo are named as key leaders, while other notable call-ups include Spencer Leniu, Benaiah Ioelu, Greg Marzhew, Jermaine McEwen and Francis Manuleleua. Samoa Sports Governance: SASNOC has endorsed the newly formed Tri-Sports Samoa Association (TSA) as the official triathlon body in Samoa, clearing the way for athletes and families to steer the sport’s decisions. Pacific Honours & Fashion: Pacific community leaders and athletes received national honours at investiture ceremonies, including Samoan fashion pioneer Talaleomalie Mena Loheni, recognised for services to Pacific fashion. Local Politics: Samoa’s prime minister apologised for a “Heil Hitler” Nazi salute video from a family gathering, saying he rejects Nazism and apologising for the offence caused. Samoan Strength Sports: Team Samoa delivered strong results at Victoria’s Strongest Man and Woman 2026 in Melbourne, with Evangeline Taylor Pati taking first in Open Women’s and Laauoleolaimalua Sao Fereti placing second in Open Men’s. Samoan Boxing: Two Samoan boxers, Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali and Marion Faustino Ah Tong, are training in Sydney ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, aiming to peak at the right time despite limited international competition.
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