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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Oakie Salave’a has taken to Twitter to announce he is transferring to the University of Hawaii.
“Hawaii is Home! I want to thank @CoachTimmyChang and the whole entire UH staff for believing in me to be a part of this Braddahhood. All Glory to God, Jesus 1st Place #...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Taupou Softball’s 18U Team traveled to Oahu last weekend, and have since returned after keeping a high maintenance hectic schedule. They left on Apr. 13th and returned on the 17th.
The travel team had meetings with UH Manoa’s and Hawaii Pacific University’s Head Coaches...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Friday and Saturday sixteen rugby teams from Samoa, American Samoa and New Zealand will be competing at the Veterans Memorial Stadium for the Governor Lemanu Cup, first prize and for $12,000, hosted by the Marist St. Josephs Sports Club American Samoa.
The event will...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The victory ride after the win is brought home to Ituau Malosi – Manulele Tausala crew enjoying the moment after crossing the finish line as this year’s Flag Day Fautasi Champions.
The rivalry between two champions — Manulele Tausala and Paepaeulupo’o — created a classic...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s been 3 years since American Samoa has had its annual fautasi race, until this past Saturday, April 15, 2023 where the traditional tu’uga va’a was once again revived, and the Manulele Tausala of Nu’uuli, with Manutafea Taufete’e as its captain came out as the 2023...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As our Territory prepares for the 2023 Flag Day celebration, our American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) Junior Tennis players ages 10-14 years old, Coaches, and parents will not be here to enjoy the festivities. Friday, April 14, 2023, they will be traveling to compete...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The highly anticipated 2023 Flag Day Tu’uga Va’a — fautasi race — is happening on Saturday, April 15 — barring bad weather.
This year’s Fautasi Fiva is sponsored by Paramount Builders — the local company that also happens to be the major supporter for this year’s Flag...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The highly anticipated 2023 Flag Day Tu’uga Va’a — fautasi race — is happening on Saturday, April 15.
This year’s Fautasi Fiva is sponsored by Paramount Builders — the local company that also happens to be the major supporter for this year’s Flag Day Fautasi Regatta....
Pago Page, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the Flag Day festivities are fast approaching, so is the anticipation of the tu’uga va’a — the fautasi race — on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
This year’s Fautasi Fiva is sponsored by Paramount Builders — the local company also happens to be the major supporter for this...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fautasi Regatta day has been changed to Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 7a.m. in the morning.
Afternoon fautasi practice and early morning physical workouts by auva’a are common sights in American Samoa right now, as the Flag Day Celebrations for 2023 include the iconic “...

![Former Tafuna High School quarterback, Oakie Salave’a (8) scrambling out of the pocket and locating an open receiver during his Senior year at Tafuna High School. [photo: fi le/Tony Gasu] Oakie Salave’a](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/oakie_salavea_web.jpg?itok=nblPrTTk)
![Taupou Softball’s 18U Team prayed together before their games began — a norm in any Samoan event — giving thanks. [courtesy photo] Taupou 18U softball team](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/softbball_team_photo.jpg?itok=_zzOBw-u)
![Tama Uli rugby team from Salelologa, who arrived yesterday for the Marist Rugby Tournament scheduled for this coming weekend at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. The tourney has been on a 2-year hiatus and the organizers are hoping this will re-create interest in the game, as well as the tournament event. [photo: Tama Uli Facebook page] Tama Uli rugby team from Salelologa](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tama_uli_rugby_team_salelologa_.jpg?itok=QLXNSzEP)
![The victory ride after the win [photo: Tony Gasu] Manulele Tausala signaling victory](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/2023_fautasi_winners_img_1239.jpg?itok=Cn55hjVT)
![Manulele Tausala crew accepts congratulations from gracious crews of other fautasi. [screenshot from KVZK live feed] Congratulating the Manulele Tausala](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/manulele_being_congratulated.jpg?itok=VNIbvOJm)
![Standing (L-R): Florence Wasko (ASTA Vice President), Natia Godinet (Supporter), Francine Amoa (Team Coach), Kaleb Hampton, Roland West, Aifili Tamasoaalii, Toamailelagi Godinet, Fuamatala Tupa’i, Florita Tupa’i, Tipesi Tupa’i (Team Coach), Taimalelagi Dave Godinet (ASTA President) Front Row (L-R): Joelei Ioane, Hadassah Hampton, Joella Ioane, Alexandria (Ula) Amoa, Matagisa Hampton, Nandayleeah Isala, Aitulagi Godinet. [courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/junior_tennis_copy.png?itok=17ozjzq6)



![Fautasi training brings the village together — food & water is provided, while soon ‘sleeping’ together under one roof will be part of the fellowship the training incorporates to create a lean, mean machine — that rows together through unity of spirit. [photo: Charity Faatau] VILLAGE ROWERS](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fautasi_practice_4.jpg?itok=cEC-ZKLm)