American Samoa topped the medal tally at the 2025 Oceania Wrestling Championships, which the territory hosted last week.
Competing in Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Beach wrestling in U17, U20 and Senior Divisions the local athletes raked in a record breaking 47 medals: 16 gold, 19 silver and 12 bronze.
Among the many standout athletes was Nolan Puletasi who earned a rare triple crown by winning gold in all three styles in the senior men’s 86-90 kg divisions. His undefeated run drew praise from international delegates and solidified his reputation as one of Oceania’s elites.
Youth sensation Carter Alii Atagi added four gold medals to his growing legacy, dominating both U17 and U20 Greco-Roman and freestyle divisions. His composure and technical precision earned him recognition as one of the top youth wrestlers in the region. 
The Women’s team also made history. Aniseta Acosta claimed double gold in the senior women’s freestyle and beach wrestling categories, establishing herself as a rising force in Oceania.
Other multiple-medal athletes:
- Cameron Sopa-Gold in U20 Beach wrestling, three silver medals across styles.
- Ethan Galuvaea Lake-Gold in U17 Greco-Roman, silver in freestyle and bronze in Beach Wrestling.
- Atonio Miller-Double gold in U17 Freestyle and Greco-Roman.
- Latana Sopa-Silver in freestyle and beach wrestling and bronze in Greco-Roman.
- Jack Afoa, Zelan Falealii, Rodney Siitu-All contributing multiple podium finishes across divisions.
Ethan Lake, President of the American Samoa Amateur Wrestling Association and United World Wrestling Council member, said, “Hosting this event and performing so well on our home soil was a dream realized.” He added this year’s Oceania Championships “not only showed the depth of our talent, but proved that American Samoa belongs on the international wrestling map.”
The Wrestling Association and the Oceania Championships Organizing Committee thank all the sponsors who contributed to the event.
