Commonwealth Games Buzz: Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games are officially underway, with Pacific teams front and centre as more than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations chase medals over the next 10 days, and Vanuatu is among the 11 Pacific nations represented. Opening Ceremony Pop Culture: The show leaned hard into imagination, featuring Doctor Who’s TARDIS touring Scottish landmarks before landing inside The Hydro. Pacific Football Pathway: Fiji and New Zealand set up an OFC U16 final after tense wins, while Vanuatu’s own campaign ended in the group stage as Solomon Islands beat them 2-1. Inclusive Sport in the Region: Tonga hosted the first regional Para Archery Coaching Course and Para Archery League, with Vanuatu’s Jeffery taking bronze. Vanuatu in the Spotlight (Sport): Vanuatu’s presence at Glasgow continues the momentum of Pacific athletes using the Games as a launchpad for bigger stages.