American Samoa’s Weightlifting Team to the Pacific Games returned home safely yesterday afternoon.
The team won one gold, two silver and five bronze medals.
It was a long trip and the travelers were relieved to be home.
Proud grandparents, parents and family members waited patiently at the airport to greet and congratulate the team.
Sixteen year-old Orepa Talo who won a gold and silver medal in the junior weightlifting division was glad to be home and shared her experience at the Pacific Games with our Sa Viena.
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Silver medalist Jennade Ausage said competing at the Pacific Games was a great experience.
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Tanumafili Jungblunt won four bronze medals and Malaki Sitagata also won a bronze medal.
Also on the weigthlifting team was Monica Afalava.
