Tonga’s Special Olympics team wins medals

“You're not disabled but super able. You don't have disability, you have different ability.”

These were the words of Tonga’s Minister for Health, Dr Saia Piukala, while welcoming back the team that represented the country to the Special Olympics in California.

Dr Piukala said Tonga was proud of their achievement, putting Tonga on the world map for the Special Olympics.

He said the team was the best ever to represent the country brining back medals and honour.

Tomasi Ma'asi of Lapaha received gold in the 100m and a bronze in 200m.

28 year old Tevita Tilini received silver in the mini javelin event and a bronze in shot-put to Fane Helu. Tutaleva Fehoko of Fatai received silver in the 50m race.

More than 50 family members and friends welcomed the team at Fua'amotu Airport Monday.