Samoa Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee

By Matai Akauola PACNEWS
Pint sized Samoan archer Maureen Epati- Tuimalealifano might be small in stature but she is on fire for God.

Even before coming to London 2012, the 41 year old has been on the offensive spiritually praying and fasting for her performance.

Apart from bringing her bow and arrows- equipment for competition, she has come prepared spiritually with her Daily devotional and Bible.more

It may come as a surprise that Samoa has sent a female archer to the London Olympics.
Samoan archer on target for Olympic success (Credit: ABC)
Like a lot of Islands in the Pacific, Rugby is probably the most popular sport on Samoa.
But Archery is building a profile.

Presenter: Wayne Shields
Speaker: Maureen Tuimallifano, Samoan Archermore

On Saturday, June 30th, 2012 SASNOC will be hosting an Olympic Day Fun Run to celebrate International Olympic Day, the anniversary of the modern Olympic movement. The event will double as a departure celebration for your Samoan Olympic Team who will be attending the London 2012 Olympics this July. Come join us and par-take in this year's theme of "Move, Learn, Discover." Breakfast will be served after the run and Olympic Day Run shirts will be available as prizes.more

The XVIIIth General Assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and the 2nd World Olympic Sport Convention held from 13th to 17th April 2012 in Moscow gathered nearly 1,200 participants, among others the representatives of the 203 National Olympic Committees (NOC’s) as well as 170 Ministers and representatives of Governmental sports authorities.more