Vanuatu at the 2023 Pacific Games
Vanuatu at the 2023 Pacific Games | |
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National federation | Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee |
19 November 2023 (2023-11-19) – 2 December 2023 (2023-12-02) | |
Competitors | 158 (85 men and 73 women) in 9 sports |
Flag bearer | Anolyn Lulu |
Medals Ranked 15th |
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Pacific Games appearances | |
← 2019 2027 → |
Vanuatu competed at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara from 19 November to 2 December 2023.[1] Vanuatu athletes have appeared in every edition of the Pacific Games since the inaugural games in 1963.
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors confirmed for the Games.
Sport | Men | Women | Total |
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Archery | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Athletics | 15 | 7 | 22 |
Field hockey | 9 | 9 | 18 |
Football | 23 | 23 | 46 |
Judo | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Netball | — | 12 | 12 |
Rugby league nines | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Volleyball | 16 | 2 | 18 |
Weightlifting | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Total | 85 | 73 | 158 |
Archery
The Vanuatu Achery Federation (VAF) has announced three archers.[2]
- Francis Runa
- Danick Aisik
- Bradley Nuaita
Athletics
Vanuatu will enter 22 athletes for the Games. Athletics Vanuatu selected 16 athletes in track and field on 2 November 2023.[3] Six para-athletes have also been entered for the Games.[4]
- Key
- Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
- qR = Qualified to the next round by referee judgement
- NR = National record
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
- Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
- Track and road events
- Men
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Toho Joshua | 100 m | ||||||
200 m | |||||||
Tikie Terry Mael | 100 m | ||||||
200 m | |||||||
Kieron Kapea Meake | 100 m | ||||||
Obediah Timbaci | 200 m | ||||||
400 m | |||||||
Rizon Leo Rara | 400 m | ||||||
Elijah Aru | 800 m | ||||||
1500 m | |||||||
Steven Hungai | 800 m | ||||||
1500 m | |||||||
Sam Kuras | 5000 m | ||||||
10000 m | |||||||
Half marathon | |||||||
3000 m steeplechase | |||||||
4×100 m relay | — | ||||||
4×400 m relay | — |
- Women
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Lyza Malres | 100 m | ||||||
Chloe David | 100 m | ||||||
200 m | |||||||
Claudie David | 100 m | ||||||
200 m | |||||||
Talap Napuat | 1500 m | ||||||
5000 m | |||||||
10000 m | |||||||
3000 m steeplechase | |||||||
Marie Harry | 5000 m | ||||||
10000 m | |||||||
Half marathon | |||||||
Melody Sam | 5000 m | ||||||
10000 m | |||||||
Half marathon | |||||||
3000 m steeplechase | |||||||
4×100 m relay | — | ||||||
4×400 m relay | — |
- Field events
- Men
Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Junior Phillip Numake | Long jump | ||||
Triple jump | |||||
Jack Nasawa | Javelin throw |
- Women
Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Lyza Malres | Long jump | ||||
Triple jump |
Para-athletics
- Men
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Georges Langa | 100 m ambulant | ||||||
Rodney Talo | 100 m ambulant | ||||||
Rodney Ben | 100 m wheelchair | ||||||
Shot put secured throw | |||||||
Ken Kahu | Shot put ambulant | ||||||
Daniel Matal | Shot put ambulant | ||||||
- Women
Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Elie Enock | Shot put secured throw |
Field hockey
- Summary
Team | Event | Round-robin | Semifinal | Final | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
Vanuatu men's | Men's tournament | |||||||||
Vanuatu women's | Women's tournament |
Men's tournament
- Team roster
- Men's team event – one team of 9 players
Women's tournament
- Team roster
- Women's team event – one team of 9 players
Football
- Summary
Team | Event | Preliminary round | Semifinal | Final | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
Vanuatu men's | Men's | — | ||||||
Vanuatu women's | Women's | — |
Men's tournament
- Team roster
Takaro named his 23-man squad on 24 October 2023.[5]
Head coach: TBD
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1GK | Massing Kalotang | (2002-08-26)26 August 2002 (aged 21) | 7 | 0 | ![]() | |
1GK | Andreas Duch | (1998-10-12)12 October 1998 (aged 25) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Tasso Jeffrey | (1998-08-12)12 August 1998 (aged 25) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Timothy Boulet | (1998-11-29)29 November 1998 (aged 24) | 6 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Zidane Maguekon | (2000-06-03)3 June 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Michel Coulon | (1995-12-03)3 December 1995 (aged 27) | 12 | 1 | ![]() | |
2DF | Brian Kaltak | (1993-09-30)30 September 1993 (aged 30) | 20 | 5 | ![]() | |
2DF | Jesse Kalopong | (1998-01-01)1 January 1998 (aged 25) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | John Alick | (1991-04-25)25 April 1991 (aged 32) | 12 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Raoul Coulon | (1995-12-03)3 December 1995 (aged 27) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Barry Mansale | (1995-11-01)1 November 1995 (aged 28) | 4 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Claude Aru | (1997-04-25)25 April 1997 (aged 26) | 6 | 1 | ![]() | |
3MF | Joe Moses | (2002-05-22)22 May 2002 (aged 21) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Jean Taussi | (1996-07-17)17 July 1996 (aged 27) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | John Wohale | (1997-07-09)9 July 1997 (aged 26) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Bong Kalo | (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 (aged 26) | 20 | 1 | ![]() | |
3MF | Mitch Cooper | (1994-09-18)18 September 1994 (aged 29) | 6 | 5 | ![]() | |
3MF | Jonathan Spokeyjack | (1998-11-13)13 November 1998 (aged 25) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Alex Saniel | (1996-11-08)8 November 1996 (aged 27) | 13 | 1 | ![]() | |
4FW | Azariah Soromon | (1999-03-01)1 March 1999 (aged 24) | 17 | 7 | ![]() | |
4FW | Jordy Tasip | (2000-07-14)14 July 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Godine Tenene | (1998-05-03)3 May 1998 (aged 25) | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Kensi Tangis | (1990-01-20)20 January 1990 (aged 33) | 29 | 8 | ![]() |
Women's tournament
- Team roster
- Women's team event – one team of 23 players
Judo
VASANOC have selected 5 judokas for the Games.[6]
Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Final / GM | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
Alan Monthouel | Men's -60 kg | |||||||
Maxence Cugola | Men's -66 kg | |||||||
Anna Bumseng | Women's -48 kg | |||||||
Veronica Tari | ||||||||
Prisicillia Monthouel | Women's -52 kg |
Netball
Rugby league nines
VASANOC have confirmed participation in both the men's and women's rugby league nines. Marking this Games as their debut competition.[7]
- Summary
Team | Event | Preliminary round | Semifinal | Final | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
Vanuatu men's | Men's | |||||||
Vanuatu women's | Women's |
Men's tournament
- Team roster
- Men's team event – one team of 16 players
Women's tournament
Vanuatu Rugby League announced its first ever women's rugby league team, thirteens or nines, to debut at these Games. The squad was announced on
- Team roster
- Dahlia Sese
- Diana Boar
- Emmanuella Nguyen
- Ericka Rono
- Grace Bebe
- Jaimeen Kenni
- Joana Kaluatman
- Lavinia Qwari
- Louise Obed
- Majory Thompson
- Melta Cyrus
- So’oletaua Motuliki
- Stephanie Kalfen
- Teau Nawalu
- Winona Kalpukai
- Yvanka Kalfen
Volleyball
Beach
Vanuatu Volleyball Federation (VVF) will enter one men's and one women's pair.[8] The men's pair is yet to be announced.
Athlete | Event | Preliminary round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / GM | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
Men's | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
Sherysyn Toko Majabelle Lawac | Women's | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Indoor
- Men's tournament
- Team roster
- Men's team event – one team of 14 players
Weightlifting
VASANOC selected two weightlifters for the 2023 Games.[9]
Athlete | Event | Snatch | Rank | Clean & jerk | Rank | Total | Rank |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Wilbur | Men's –102 kg | ||||||
Ajah Pritchard Lolo | Women's –87 kg |
References
- ^ Mwai, Nicholas (2023-11-14). "Vanuatu Team set sail for South Pacific Games". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Archers for South Pacific Games announced". Daily Post Vanuatu. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Athletics squad Pacific Games announced". Daily Post Vanuatu. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Pacific Games 2023 Entry List" (PDF). Oceania Athletics. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Romena, Romeka (24 October 2023). "Suva Strikers in Vanuatu's Pacific Game Squad". Fiji Live. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "XVII PACIFIC GAMES 2023 - Nations - VAN". www.ijf.org. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ Evans, Kyle (28 September 2023). "Vanuatu's rugby league nines squads are off to the Pacific Games at last". ABC Pacific. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Hodge, Hugo (26 October 2023). "New pairing, same objective - Vanuatu out to hold on to beach volleyball gold in Honiara". ABC Pacific. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Pacific Games & Oceania Championships Preliminary Entries" (PDF). Oceania Weightlifting Federation. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
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