21 Feb 2017

Sport: Ele Opeloge's Olympic silver medal arrives in Samoa

From , 4:00 pm on 21 February 2017

Ele Opeloge's Olympic silver medal has finally arrived in Samoa after an extended delay.

Opeloge initially finished fourth in the women's over 75kg division at the 2008 Beijing Games but a re-analysis of samples from nine years ago found the silver and bronze medallists tested positive for banned substances.

The President of the Samoa Weightlifting Federation, Jerry Wallwork, told Vinnie Wylie the next step is to finally hold an official reception to celebrate history.

Ele Opeloge of Samoa competes in the women's +75 kg weightlifting event during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 16, 2008.

Ele Opeloge of Samoa competes in the women's +75 kg weightlifting event during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 16, 2008. Photo: AFP PHOTO/JUNG YEON-JE