Pita Taufatofua
Tonga Eruption: Tonga's Olympian flag-bearer raising funds for tsunami recovery
Tongan athlete and Olympian Pita Taufatofua is still waiting to hear from his family in Ha'apai. He's currently living and training in Brisbane, Australia and is co-ordinating a relief effort from… Audio
World in Sport for 4 March 2020
This week, Tonga qualifies two taekwondo athletes for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Tahiti is confirmed to host the 2024 Olympic surfing competition and Tonga is a step closer to qualifying for the women's… Audio
Sport: Tonga's Pita Taufatofua suffers injury blow
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua has suffered a major blow in his bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after injuring himself in training just over a week out from the Oceania Canoe Sprint Qualifier.
Sport: Training means no Xmas cake for Tonga's Pita Taufatofua
There will be no Christmas cake for Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua, as he prepares for the Canoe Sprint Oceania Championships in February next year.
World in Sport for 31 July 2019
The Samoa government is accelerating plans to build a new national rugby stadium following criticism of the playing field at Apia Park, mixed results for Fiji, Samoa and Tonga in the opening round of… Audio
World in Sport for 1 May 2019
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua reveals plans to represent Tonga in kayaking at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Papua New Guinea's cricketers regain one day international status and we speak with retiring Cook… Audio
Sport: Tonga's Pita Taufatofua targets third Olympic sport
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua has represented his country at the Olympics in taekwando and cross-country skiing, and how he's taking up kayaking - a decision he says is as much about the planet as it is… Audio
Sport: Tonga's Pita Taufatofua targets third Olympic sport
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua has taken up kayaking in a bid to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Audio
Sport: Tonga's Pita Taufatofua to try third Olympic sport
Pita Taufatofua to attempt Olympic qualification in third different sport. Audio
World in Sport for 18 July 2018
Tonga gives test rugby league revamp the thumbs up, Manu Samoa qualify for the Rugby World Cup and Pita Taufatofua hints at another Olympic quest. Audio
Ground-breaking Olympian becomes UNICEF ambassador
One of Tonga's most well known athletes is now an official, regional advocate for children. Audio
World in Sport for 14 February 2018
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua says he's earned his place at the Winter Olympics, a tennis triumph for Pacific Oceania in the Fed Cup and we talk OFC Champions League and the future of domestic football with… Audio
Sport: Tonga's Pita Taufatofua, 'I've already earnt my place'
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua says he has nothing to prove at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Audio
World in Sport for 30 August 2017
The Fijian Drua target a top four finish in the Australian National Rugby Championship, Tahiti drops out of the race to host the Pacific Games, Vanuatu's cricketers eye promotion and we check in with… Audio
World in Sport for 7 December 2016
This week, we speak with Joseph Parker's parents ahead of Saturday's title fight; Tonga's Pita Taufatofua hits the headlines again; Papua New Guinea reflect on hosting their first global sporting… Audio
Sport: Tonga's Pita Taufatofua announces Winter Olypics bid
Pita Taufatofua is taking up skiing in a bid to qualify for the Winter Olympics. Audio
Sport: Tongan flagbearer Pita Taufatofua ready to compete
Tonga's Olympic flagbearer ready to compete after making waves around the world. Audio
World in Sport for 17 August 2016
This week, Fiji win sevens gold in Rio, Tonga's Pita Taufatofua confident of performing, and Fiji, Samoa and Tonga prepare for rugby league's Ohana Cup in Hawaii. Audio
Tongan flag-bearer wins hearts and minds
Rio 2016 Olympics - Tongan taekwondo athlete Pita Taufatofua is using his newfound fame to shine a light on his country and culture.
Sport: Pacific tipped for medal success in Rio
Pacific medal hopefuls talk about their goals for the Rio Olympics. Audio