Samoan athletes to receive financial support from organisers to prepare for Pacific Games 2019

Samoan athletes to receive financial support from organisers to prepare for Pacific Games 2019

The agreement will see the Pacific Games office financially supporting the 500 athletes from Team Samoa, including a daily allowance and the provision of sporting outfits.

The Pacific Games Office will also have the rights of association with Team Samoa for sales and marketing towards the event.

"This is us showing our collaboration and working together with SASNOC to ensure that our athletes are well looked after, and they get the right support they need for the preparations for the Games," Pacific Games chief executive Falefata Hele Matatia told the Samoa Observer.