Boxing coach passes away at Paris Olympics

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 27 July 2024, 1:10PM

Tragedy has struck Team Samoa at the Olympic Games in Paris as the national boxing coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito passed away on Friday 26 July.

The President of the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympics Committee, Luafalealo Paige Talalelei confirmed the sad news.

Fatu is said to be one of Samoa's greatest boxing coach. Fatu traveled to Paristo coach Tupuola Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali.

This is a developing story stay tuned for more details.

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 27 July 2024, 1:10PM

Rewards for Pacific Games still to be given

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Laumatiamanu Ringo Purcell has assured athl...

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 28 September 2024, 5:00PM

Rugby league clears air

Toa Samoa's test match against was shifted because of the NRL season and not becau...

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 30 September 2024, 4:00PM

Willie claims wrestling medals in Thailand

Willie Alofipo claimed two medals at the Southeast Asia and Oceania Championship i...

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 29 September 2024, 9:00PM

Blues in a must win situation

Puleono Blues are working towards winning the second match of the Islands of Origi...

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 04 October 2024, 8:00AM

Subscribe to
Samoa Observer Online