Inclusive Sport in the Pacific: Tonga hosted the first Oceania Para Archery Coaching Course and Training Camp, bringing together coaches and para-athletes from Tonga, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu for five days of adaptive coaching, equipment workshops and a final Oceania Para Archery League (OPAL) competition. Vanuatu on the Podium: In OPAL’s match-play event, Fiji’s Leslie took gold, Solomon Islands’ Rose won silver, and Vanuatu’s Jeffery secured bronze. Football Spotlight (OFC U-16): Solomon Islands staged a comeback to beat Vanuatu 2-1 in Port Moresby, with Russle Allaleo scoring for Vanuatu before Greggy Gau equalised and George Lea’i struck the winner just before half-time. Regional Tournament Picture: The results set up semi-finals with Solomon Islands joining Fiji, PNG and defending champions New Zealand, as the race for a FIFA U-17 World Cup spot heats up. France-Vanuatu Cultural Ties: President Nikenike Vurobaravu praised France’s ongoing support during Bastille Day celebrations in Port Vila, highlighting cooperation in education, health, climate resilience and disaster preparedness.