Tahiti OAA results
June 05, 2013
The team of four males arrived safely and have begun to compete.more
News
Second Masters' Competition
May 31, 2013
Kiribati AA has staged its second Masters' Competition in the last six months.more
Utiraoi off to Ukraine.
May 24, 2013
One male athlete has been entered by KAA in the World Youth Championships (WYC) in Donetsk, Ukraine in June 2013.more
Tahiti adventure
May 24, 2013
One official and four athletes are being funded by Oceania AA to attend the Regional Championships in Tahiti in June 2013.more
Possible Involvement in Masters' events ?
February 08, 2013
Having held a successful competition for older athletes, KAA is contemplating more involvement in Masters' Athletics in Oceania.more
National Championships 2012
March 09, 2013
Many of the current Kiribati internationals took part in the National Championships in December.more
Top people in London Olympics.
August 06, 2012
Images of Ennis, Pistorius, and Bolt competing in London.more
Results from London Olympics
August 06, 2012
The results of the two athletes who competed in London.more
Welcome Party on July 25th.
July 26, 2012
These were some of the other people at the Welcome Party organised by BFK.more
Arrived in London
July 25, 2012
The Kiribati delegation has arrived in London to participate in the Olympic Games.more
Three new National Records at KISSAC
August 23, 2012
The 2012 Inter-Secondary Schools Championships produced three new NRs.more
TEBWAO in OAA HALF-MARATHON.
June 30, 2012
Taking advantage of their enforced stop-over in Brisbane, Tebwao will compete in the OAA Half-Marathon.more
Days 2 and 3 at CAIRNS.
June 28, 2012
These are the results of the second and third days of OAA competition.more
KAA at OCEANIA in CAIRNS 2012
June 27, 2012
Beginning the story of the KAA team in the latest OAA Championships.more
World Athletics Days Story 2012
October 08, 2012
Ms. Rusila Mwea (KAA Treasurer) organised two successful World Athletics Days in May.more
Images from World Athletics Day. Part 3.
May 29, 2012
More pictures from the annual WAD competition at the National Stadium in May 2012more
Images from World Athletics Day. Part 2.
May 29, 2012
These five images show Kiribati school athletes competing in events on World Athletics Day on May 12.more
Images from World Athletics Day. Part 1.
May 29, 2012
Preparations for World Athletics Day on Sat. May 12, plus two races.more
Road Race winner added to team
May 27, 2012
The winner of the recent Half Marathon has been entered for OAAmore
Yvonne finally gets to Kiribati !
May 12, 2012
The Executive Director of Oceania AA, Mrs. Yvonne Mullins, has finally fulfilled her ambition of visiting Kiribati.more
Aiming for Cairns in June.
April 27, 2012
KAA intends to send a total of five athletes to the OAA Championships.more
The Executive Committee for 2012-13.
April 27, 2012
Mr. Tonana George returns to the Executive as President.more
Two from KAA to WIC 2012 in Istanbul.
March 10, 2012
Mr. Nooa Taakoa and Ms. Etita Tio have been entered for the 60m. sprint at the World Indoor Championships, and they are accompanied by Mr. Eneree Tataio as coach.
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Minister as Acting KAA president
February 21, 2012
The KAA president Mr Eneree Tataio is currently taking an absence from his KAA position as he had been assigned to .....
more2011 KAA Championship
November 07, 2011
KAA Championship is coming up on Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th of November 2011.
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One more Level 3 Coach
October 03, 2011
In a recent course (completed Oct. 02, 2011) KAA gained one more Level 3 Coach.
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Pacific Games in New Caledonia
September 26, 2011
Two athletes travelled with the Kiribati team to Noumea, New Caledonia, for the Pacific Games 2011.
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Results from Daegu 2011
September 26, 2011
As usual, two sprinters were selected to compete for Kiribati in the World Championships.
moreEnoka in France
July 17, 2011
KAA was represented at the World Youth Championships in Lille, France.
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First venture into Oceania West !
July 17, 2011
KAA maintained its reputation of getting medals at sub-Regional level.
moreEnd of an era - probably !
February 15, 2011
The Secretary of Kiribati Athletics Association, David Little, has returned to U.K. after 14 years of living, teaching, coaching, and helping generally in Kiribati.
Kiribati in Delhi.
October 16, 2010
Three of our senior athletes travelled with the 26-strong National team to the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi.more
Long-distance - for a few !
October 16, 2010
In spite of radio announcements only three showed for the Road Races today (Oct. 16)more
Te Runga Athletics 2010
September 26, 2010
The bi-ennial, two-week, Inter-Island multi-sport Championship is now half-way through (Sept. 25). Here it is called "Te Runga n Takakaro".more
Three silvers, one bronze, and one NR in Cairns.
September 26, 2010
In the OAA competition in Cairns, I-Kiribati athletes have won three silver medals and one bronze, and broken one National Record.more
Six to Cairns for OAA
September 23, 2010
We have selected and sent six athletes plus two coaches to the Oceania Open and under-20 Championships in Cairns, North Queensland.more
Kaitinano's baby !
September 23, 2010
Our first Olympian is due to become a "Mum" later this month.more
First-ever Youth Olympics !
September 23, 2010
We were lucky enough to be able to get two of the "Universality" places out of the four which were offered for the sports in Kiribati, and so travel to Singapore for the first Games.more
Analysing the Palau results.
August 09, 2010
An analysis of the Palau results by comparison with Kiribati National Records.more
Inter-School Results from July 7 - 9 2010.
August 07, 2010
We now have the results of the first two in each event, except the IG 3000m.more
Why no team in Palau ? (and MGC Meeting)
August 06, 2010
Why did Kiribati not send a multi-sport team to the 7th. Micronesian Games in Koror, Palau this year (2010) ?more
Independence 2010 Results.
July 16, 2010
Following the Inter-School competition last week, for which we so far have no results, KAA organised a multi-age-group event to celebrate the 31st. Anniversary of Kiribati Independence.more
Bukitaua in Canada
September 23, 2010
Young athlete Bukitaua Tiire travelled to Moncton, Canada, with the Oceania team to compete in the World Junior Championships in July.more
Recovery !
May 30, 2010
The Secretary, having spent an unplanned 5 months in UK, has returned to Tarawa.more
KAA Championships
May 28, 2010
For some time, we have planned to hold these on the evening of Friday, May 28 and the morning of May 29. Well .....more
Elected to the KAA Executive.
May 08, 2010
A number of elections were held at the recent KAA AGM.more
Problem for the Secretary !
March 26, 2010
KAA Secretary, David Little, has had an unforeseen stay in U.K.more
Two to Oceania under-18s
March 26, 2010
Thanks to Oceania AA, we were able to send an official and two athletes to Sydney in March.more
PB for George in Doha.
March 13, 2010
Running in the 60m. Heats in the World Indoor Championships in Doha, George Pine set a new PB.more
George off to the Desert !
January 28, 2010
Emerging sprinter George David Pine has been selected to travel with the Oceania group to compete in the World Indoor Championships in Doha in March.more
And then ONE came !
November 14, 2009
To make Saturday morning worthwhile, one female athlete came and did some work !more
The November Problem.
November 14, 2009
A piece of verse to point out the way some athletes think.more
Primary Championships 2009
October 31, 2009
A short Heats Meeting and longer Finals morning attracted eight schools (out of twelve) to participate this year.more
Long-Distance Road Races 2009.
October 11, 2009
Even with only one in each race, it was worth staging them !
(Images of Kaboka at the start, just finished, and receiving his "kaniwanga" from Kaeka.)more
(Images of Kaboka at the start, just finished, and receiving his "kaniwanga" from Kaeka.)more
Uninterrupted Pentathlon - well, nearly !
October 11, 2009
Except for the intrusion of a truck on the track during the Boys' 800m., our Junior Pentathlon was completed satisfactorily !more
Only Kaitinano on the final day !
September 27, 2009
25-year-old Kaitinano showed that training and performance are possible beyond the school environment.more
Raobu smashes his own NR.
September 26, 2009
Having put behind him the disappointment of not setting a PB in the Javelin, Raobu Tarawa puts another half-metre onto his own MShot NR.more
Stunning Record for Ruti.
September 26, 2009
In her first-ever race at 5000m. and her first overseas experience, 14-year-old Ruti Ioneba wrote her name in the Kiribati record books.more
First up for Kiribati !
September 23, 2009
In the 8th. Pacific Mini Games being held in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Beteru Ateri will be first to compete in Athletics for Kiribati, in his Heat of the 110m. Hurdles.more
Joyce in her first international !
September 03, 2009
Ms. Tioiti (Joyce) Katutu raced well in her Heat of the W100m. in Berlin.more
Is Usain scared ?
August 16, 2009
Nooa Takooa challenged the best in the world when he went down on his blocks in the Heats of the 100m. in Berlin.more
ZERO TOLERANCE - a mistake ?
August 13, 2009
On Day 1 of the IAAF Congress in Berlin, the "False Start" Rule was amended again !more
National Record for Kiakia in M400.
August 08, 2009
Capping the achievements of the Kiribati athletes on Day 3 of the Micronesia Championships on Gold Coast, Kiakia Tekambwa won the Final of the M400m. in a new NR of 51.98.more
More happiness on Day 2 of MAC !
August 13, 2009
Thursday (Aug.06) brought more success to our athletes and joy to the supporters !more
Micro success on Day 1 on Gold Coast.
August 04, 2009
On Day 1 (Tuesday August 04) in the Micronesia Athletics Championships (MAC) being staged on Gold Coast in conjunction with the OAA Grand Prix, plus the Melanesia and Polynesia Championships, Kiribati athletes have achieved early success.more
ANOTHER N.R. - This one was hiding !
July 20, 2009
Apologies to Ms. Kaingauee David ! Her remarkable JG 400m. run in 1-07.5 should have been recognised earlier !more
KISSAC (Inter-School) 2009 Results.
July 17, 2009
A summary of the results of KISSAC showing an imrpoving standard and level of competition.more
The key background officials.
July 17, 2009
No event like the Kiribati Inter-School (KISSAC) can function without competent staff in key roles.more
Win number NINE !
July 17, 2009
St. Louis High School has managed to keep producing a winning team for the last nine years.more
Three National records in the Inter-School !
July 13, 2009
International athlete Raobu Tarawa with best-ever MShot and MDiscus performances, plus the Open Girls 4 x 400m. Relay team from Government school EBS, achieved the highest standard efforts during the recent Kiribati Inter-Secondary Schools' Championships (KISSAC) by setting National Records.more
FIRST-EVER INDOOR ATHLETICS !
July 17, 2009
Having been forced by the rain last Wednesday to go into the maneaba, we found it was an excellent High Jump "theatre" !more
Personal best for Uaati in Italy !
July 13, 2009
Uaati Iaaro achieved a PB in the World Youth Championships in Sudtirol, Italy, last Wednesday, July 08.more
Up-grading the track.
June 29, 2009
Asking one Ministry has resulted in another Ministry starting work on an up-grade of the basic facilities.more
Olympic (Anniversary) Day 2009
June 23, 2009
We decided to stage a "Fun Run" after work on June 23rd.more
A struggle to hold our Championships - but we finished !
May 24, 2009
Due to more clashes with other users (Football), it was a struggle to complete our annual Championhips programme.more
Two to the Congress.
May 07, 2009
Secretary David Little and new Committee member Kaeka Temoai have travelled to Gold Coast to the 2009 Oceania AA Congress.more
World Athletics Day 1. 2009.
May 02, 2009
As last year, today (Saturday May 02)we held the first of two Meetings for the more Junior age-groups.more
Introducing the new President of KAA
April 28, 2009
As the result of an EGM last Saturday, we have a new (interim) President. (Photo: Announcing the results at WAD 2 on May 16.)more
KAA April Trials.
April 25, 2009
Under pressure from another Stadium booking, we managed to complete a number of events, including a WYC Selection Trial.more
The BURST has continued !
April 24, 2009
With the majority of Secondary Schools having groups training for their domestic Inter-Team competitions in the past two months, it has been a hive of activity !more
A burst of activity !
March 28, 2009
In the last four weeks there has been a huge increase in participation and activity.more
Trials 2 - in preparation phase !
March 08, 2009
Numbers coming training are building rapidly but not many are tempted to compete yet.more
Thank you Tanroo, etc.
February 19, 2009
A hard core of athletes has started serious preparation training again.more
A bionic knee !
January 21, 2009
The KAA Secretary (David Little) had a total knee replacement operation in Brisbane on January 8th.more
Final Trials 2008 - or that was the idea !
December 27, 2008
Following a tail-off in training, only one Senior athlete came to today's Trials.more
The International Calendar - a bit of a mess !
December 09, 2008
In the next few years, we have some unenviable choices to make !more
It's all gone quiet !
December 08, 2008
Following the rush of activity to organise and stage the Inter-Island "Runga" last month, Athletics has taken a back seat !more
While they were here !
November 24, 2008
The Inter-Island Championships (Runga) finished on Nov. 15 but some teams are still here. (24/11)more
Te Runga - detailed results.
November 16, 2008
Now you can see the quality of some of the performances.more
Te Runga (Inter-Island Championship) 2008
November 16, 2008
Last weekend we staged the 2008 Athletics Runga, part of the bi-ennial Inter-Island, multi-sport competition.more
Safely home - and eventually with baggage !
October 24, 2008
The travel experiences mount up - why only half (8) of the bags reached Brisbane with the group ! Two days later the rest caught up !
(And a few more Pune pictures.)more
(And a few more Pune pictures.)more
When will the problems end ?
October 21, 2008
14 people reached Brisbane from Singapore, but eight bags did not accompany them !more
Closing and impressions.
October 19, 2008
Another lavish Ceremony brought the CYG in Pune to a close last night.more
Pune school visit.
October 16, 2008
All 71 countries visiting Pune had been twinned with a Pune school.more
In Fiji - heading for Pune.
October 08, 2008
The Kiribati multi-sport team is currently in Nadi, Fiji, en route to Melbourne - Singapore - Mumbai and then to Pune for the 3rd. Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG).more
Inter-Primary 2008.
September 27, 2008
The sun shone, the athletes used up loads of energy competing and shouting, and the grass roots received some fertiliser !more
KCY Competition - and some results.
September 03, 2008
The day was blessed - of course - and some performances were competitive !more
Catholic Youth - on holiday - and running ?
August 29, 2008
Next Wednesday (Sept. 03) the Kiribati Catholic Youth (KCY) will hold their Inter-Parish Athletics competition. (Up-date with photos)more
Life goes on !
August 24, 2008
Even as we wait to welcome back our Olympic delegation, thoughts turn to the grass roots and the Inter-Primary 2008.more
KAITINANO - an answer.
August 18, 2008
The latest information is that Ms. Kaitinano (our first Olympian) was sick again while transiting through Fiji and was diagnosed as having a serious illness.more
Rabangaki's season's best !
August 15, 2008
Running in Heat 3 of the M100 this morning in Beijing, Rabangaki clocked a season's best of 11.29.more
What ! Kaitinano not there ???
August 14, 2008
Communication breakdown tantamount to failure has resulted in us "at home" only being informed TODAY that our female sprinter did not actually make it to Beijing !more
Beijing Profiles.
August 09, 2008
A summary of the achievements so far of our representatives in Beijing.more
We still had Trials 7 - a week late !
August 02, 2008
After the deluge last Friday and Saturday, we started early this morning (August 2nd.) and managed to do a variety of events.more
Struggling to reach Beijing !
July 25, 2008
Is it KAA or is it me ? All our trips seem to become sagas !more
Conducive to training ? Well maybe !
July 26, 2008
The heaviest prolonged rain for months has cancelled our Trials Meeting today !more
Training for Pune - the regime starts !
July 19, 2008
Raobu and David have been given serious training schedules for the twelve weeks before departure to Pune.more
Less able - but so keen !
July 11, 2008
The disabled people of Te Toamatoa Group showed that they can be as enthusiastic athletes as anyone else.more
Independence Athletics 2008
July 08, 2008
This year we have been given a morning for our events.more
News from the Inter-School.
July 03, 2008
For results from the annual Inter-Secondary School Championships, refer to the Inter-School 2008 page next week. This item is purely descriptive.more
Recalling the Opening Ceremony in Saipan.
July 01, 2008
A typical but enjoyable Saipan entertainment !more
An uneventful journey home ?
June 30, 2008
Could this be, of recent times, our first journey without problem ?!more
And on Day 3 in Saipan !
June 28, 2008
Amazingly, after asthma, Kaitinano ran for a bronze. And amazingly after yesterday, Kiakia ran bravely for another bronze !more
So near, so far !
June 28, 2008
Rabangaki was only 26 points behind the overall winner in the Octathlon, repeating his OAA silver medal in the event.more
Another piece of history !
June 27, 2008
On his first-ever international, David Birati won the first-ever GOLD MEDAL for Kiribati at Oceania level (and equalled the National Record).more
Grand Prix Day 2 - three more PBs !
June 24, 2008
On the second Grand Prix Day (Monday June 23) the KAA athletes picked up three more PBs.more
First PB - after only four hours sleep !
June 22, 2008
One of our three new internationals competed in Shot Putt at the OAA Grand Prix and hit his target of a PB.more
Preparing for departure to Saipan.
June 13, 2008
Now we have passports and tickets, we pray for reliable flights !more
Local medicines - are there WADA tests ?
June 07, 2008
On the OACA web-site, there is an article about the unknown effects of local treatments, and the impracticality of testing for them.more
Running out of space !
June 03, 2008
As our Kiribati Discus throwers become more proficient, we are in danger of threatening the local traffic !more
Challenging Oceania !
May 25, 2008
We intend that our limited (size) team will have a positive impact in Saipan !more
Saipan first, then Beijing !
May 25, 2008
The two athletes we have targeted for Beijing will first test themselves at the Oceania Meeting in Saipan next month.more
Day 2 Results and more images !
May 18, 2008
As you will see, a mixture of quality in the results.more
First-ever KAA Championships !
May 16, 2008
At times in the past, when we had to hold them separate from the Inter-Island multi-sport Runga, these have been the "Tarawa Championships".more
.....And the presentations !
May 11, 2008
Our new Treasurer, Rusila, did the announcing honours - and provided the refreshments !more
Our new computer
May 08, 2008
After seven tropical years, our original hard drive softened a little !more
The story of Day 1.
May 03, 2008
In spite of heavy rain last night and more showers this morning, we completed our programme.more
World Athletics Days in Kiribati. Part 1.
May 02, 2008
As last year, anticipating large numbers, we have divided our efforts for WAD into two parts, depending on age-group.more
April Trials
April 25, 2008
The track is wearing badly - but this is the story of Trials 4 2008 !more
Top school gets into gear !
April 21, 2008
St. Louis High School Inter-School squad launched its campaign today.more
Bonea putting himself forward !
April 19, 2008
Already known as an Intermediate (u-18), Bonea Tokataake (DOB 21-12-89) returned to throwing training today.more
Bound for Pune - David jumping for Joy !
April 19, 2008
David Birati (pronounced BEE-rass) is working hard to compete in the Commonwealth Youth Games Athletics in Pune, near Mumbai, India, in October.more
A new training for Pole Vault !
April 19, 2008
Some of the same boys who were somersaulting on the beach (see earlier story) transferred their skills to the Boat Channel Bridge on the main causeway !more
St. Louis results (winners) and photos.
April 12, 2008
Herewith a summary of results from the SLHS Meeting last week.more
Top school domestic + old boys !
April 11, 2008
The top Secondary School for Athletics, St. Louis High School, held its Inter-Team competition, with the addition of a team of former students !more
Trials 3 - Planets and little stars !
March 30, 2008
The monthly Trials Meeting gave a chance for the big stars to test themselves and the lesser lights to have a competition !more
Our first Pole Vaulter ? Maybe !
March 21, 2008
From the voluntary group of young gymnasts pictured in the photos may emerge our first pole vaulter !more
Thanks for offering !
March 17, 2008
We had lunch to say "Thanks !" to the new faces on the Committee !more
A new-look Committee !
March 09, 2008
At the AGM held yesterday, a number of "new faces" became part of the Executive Committee.more
A little piece of History !
March 09, 2008
Participation by Rabangaki in the 60m. in Valencia was another little piece of Kiribati Athletics history !more
How will he fare in Valencia ?
March 04, 2008
Rabangaki Nawai, aged 22, has gone to Spain to compete in the World Indoor Athletics Championships, the first-ever I-Kiribati to compete indoors.more
Back to the grind-stone !
February 23, 2008
The past week has seen a return to action of a number of senior athletes plus a new influx for the Trials today.more
The F4 beach run winners - and Tonika !
February 15, 2008
Subsequent photos of the boy and girl who were the best Form 4 runners in the beach run on Feb. 8th.more
Rising stars !
February 09, 2008
Mikaere and Toonika (Courage Award last year) are in serious training for the 2008 season.more
This was a Fun Run ???
February 08, 2008
To get our new Form 4 students used to being at the best Athletics school, more than 130 of them did a Fun Run - on the beach !more
Junior (Tunia) is BACK !
February 02, 2008
The current holder of the National Record for MHammer Throw has returned to training !more
Primary Schools' workshop competition.
January 27, 2008
At the end of a 12-day Athletics workshop, a competition was organised for the participants.more
Rabangaki off to Valencia !
January 09, 2008
After his outstanding contribution to our success in Guam, and in our 60m. Trials, Rabangaki Nawai has been entered for the 60m. in Valencia in March.more
ADO's Primary Schools' Camp.
January 08, 2008
Our Development Officer, Tierata Taukaban, is holding a 12 session Camp for Primary School students during their holidays.more
It's Hammer again !
January 05, 2008
After our initial burst of enthusiasm with Hammer Throw, there were some doldrums !more
New Qualification for Olympics from 2012 ?
December 24, 2007
We understand that London 2012 has proposed to change the ability of Track and Field Athletics to have, by automatic invitation, two competitors in the Olympic Games !more
Announced in Parliament !!
December 20, 2007
How often is a Budget Debate adjourned to the sound of applause ?more
Safely home again !
December 19, 2007
After another demonstration of I-Kiribati hospitality in Majuro, and a minimum of drama at the airport, we finally touched down again in Tarawa.more
Some more pictures !
December 19, 2007
Not a new story, but with much to celebrate, we celebrate with the athletes in their moment of glory !more
At least one medal each !
December 16, 2007
We maintained our place as probably the best all-round Mens'team in Micronesia.more
MAC Results Day 1.
December 15, 2007
Within 24 hours of arrival, the KAA athletes were performing in Guam.more
...And here we are in Majuro !
December 12, 2007
Compared with what went before, from early yesterday (Dec.11), life has been relatively smooth !more
Whisper it ! We're going to Guam !
December 09, 2007
After drama has built on drama for the past five weeks, we now actually have a departure time !more
The Toamatoa (EAD) event.
December 03, 2007
A range of disabilities did not dim the enthusiasm of the Toamatoa Disabled Group, nor their support for each other !more
New angle on Shot Putt ?
December 02, 2007
You know those beginners who cannot get any lift from their legs nor good angle of release ?more
Officials on course !
December 02, 2007
Three of the officials of KAA are currently in Brisbane for CECS Courses.more
Limited numbers but fair quality !
November 24, 2007
With only the Guam Squad in regular training, the numbers at Trials 11 were limited. But there were good performances.more
Starting practice.
November 24, 2007
Ieie Matang, our fastest sprinter in Melbourne in 2006, is working at his technique.more
Faster (?) and higher !
November 17, 2007
The KAA squad training for M.A.C. in Guam is using unconventional and conventional ideas !more
Kiribati Team for MAC in Guam. (PRAYING !)
November 11, 2007
We have been trying to arrange our travel to get to the Micronesian Athletics Championships (MAC) in Guam in December.more
Getting ready for MAC in Guam.
November 03, 2007
The KAA Executive Committee has nearly completed a selection of athletes to compete in the Micronesia Championships in Guam in December.more
Registering with Oceania Athletics Coaches Assocn.
October 25, 2007
OACA has a new web-site. To get access to the contents, you need to register.more
90-minute Pentathlon !
October 20, 2007
Due to another clash (this time with Football) we had to compress five events into 90 minutes !more
Core stability ?
October 18, 2007
Training for Guam includes keeping your balance and making the legs work !more
The new A.D.O. for Micronesia.
October 16, 2007
The current KAA President, Tierata Taukaban, has been contracted to KAA as the new Athletics Development Officer for the south of Micronesia.more
Why no Pentathlon ?!
October 13, 2007
Bully-boy tactics or just bad communication ? We may never know !more
Developing new talent.
October 09, 2007
Tonika Aretema was already a fair young sprinter (11.9/25.0), but now....!more
Dream Runs 2007 !
October 06, 2007
Tomorrow we will stage the eighth running of the Dream Runs. And it sort of happened !more
Only four came back !
September 29, 2007
In spite of everything, we managed to complete an Inter-Primary competition !more
Home at last - and "Thanks, Minister !"
September 16, 2007
After waiting unnecessarily for five hours at Nauru airport, we arrived home to a Ministerial Reception !more
Home tomorrow !
September 10, 2007
Actually we leave Samoa tomorrow (Monday Sept.10) and arrive just over three hours later in Tarawa on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 11th.) -if the charter flight comes !more
Can any country beat TEN ?
September 09, 2007
Kiribati athletes set or broke ten National Records in the 13th. SPG in Samoa, making 2007 our most successful year in terms of improvement in standards.more
The target was realistic but...
September 08, 2007
Experience and disappointment can be hard masters in the school of life !more
Now we have EIGHT (NRs. broken or set here !)
September 07, 2007
The athletes continue to re-write the KAA Record book !more
Kaitinano the best on Day 3.
September 06, 2007
Adding another National Record to her excellent performances, Kaitinano ended Heptathlon Day 1. in 5th. place.more
Two more for the record !
September 06, 2007
Day 3 at Apia Park has already yielded two more National Records for Kiribati athletes, both in Hurdles events !more
Thanks Janelle !
September 05, 2007
In Samoa last December, we mentioned having a shortage of javelins !more
Another National Record goes ! (Day 2 up-date.)
September 05, 2007
New boy Tearoba Takeruru ran with determination to break the existing NR for M400m. in his Heat this morning at Apia Park. Then Kaboka survived his first 10K. on the track !more
SMASHED IT !!!
September 04, 2007
New boy Taanini gave us a fantastic start to the track programme by smashing his PB and the National Record for M800m. in Apia.more
Opening of SPG 2007 !
September 16, 2007
Too long - and bizarre - and we did not see much of it !more
Making sharp progress !
August 31, 2007
Fairly predictably, that headline must be about somebody performing in the Javelin !more
...Meanwhile in Osaka !
August 30, 2007
While the athletes wait in Apia, their friends have been performing in the World Championships in Osaka.more
Training and supporting !
August 30, 2007
Uncertainties about training facilities have now been clarified.more
We're here !
August 27, 2007
The whole delegation (41) is now together, in converted class-rooms of a Primary School, in four dormitories - but VERY near the food !more
Half-an-hour to spare !
August 22, 2007
In typical fashion, the funding we needed became available only 30 minutes before the airline's deadline this afternoon !more
Maybe tomorrow !
August 21, 2007
It gets worse ! If the Government thought it worth granting 50% of the requested funding, why is it not yet released ?!more
Thought transference ?
August 16, 2007
Can we have mental communication from here to Cairns ? (Oh yes, and Kaitinano is training hard on Hurdles !)more
Shot land-mark !
August 11, 2007
Tiim Romatoa (training for Samoa) putt the Shot over 13m. in a Special Trial today.more
Cairns-bound for the Grand Prix ! Up-date !
August 10, 2007
Beteru and Buraieta have passports, visas and money. And the tickets were there - well, one-way, to Brisbane ! (What's an E-ticket ?)more
This is only the first of four !!
August 05, 2007
On Tuesday, Aug. 7th. at 0730, two of KAA officials fly to Brisbane. But for some inspired intervention, their tickets would still be locked up in Customs at the airport !more
Preparing for Samoa. (Up-date.)
July 24, 2007
An almost-complete Squad meeting has crystallised our thinking !
And later Youth Day races revealed some form !more
And later Youth Day races revealed some form !more
Busy busy August !
July 21, 2007
With a Lecturers' Course and three overseas trips, the logistics for August travel need to be well-organised !more
Back to a Trials format.
July 15, 2007
For Day 2 (Saturday July 14th.) we reverted to our normal Trials -type programme.more
Sunrise Racing !
July 15, 2007
For the Juniors (under-17) we had racing on the Causeway to the Boat Channel Bridge and back !more
Day 1. and other excitements !
July 15, 2007
Kaitinano and many of the established other stars took most of the prizes.more
Independence 2007.
July 12, 2007
Late production of programmes is becoming a disease ! (Photos show camping and action from Day 1. Friday July 13.)more
One competition too late !
July 12, 2007
The fantastic news from Ostrava is that Tanroo achieved the AUTOMATIC qualifying time for the M100m. in the WYC Heats....BUT not BEFORE the event ! (Photo of Tanroo signing the Oz Transit visa form.)more
A close contest - but St. Louis victorious again !
July 09, 2007
In spite of losing key athletes to other schools this year, we still managed to beat our closest rivals.more
Inter-School Day 1 - a rescue from disaster !
July 05, 2007
You know it was a mistake to expect anything here to start at 0700 a.m. if it involves more than one group !!more
New Committee Member.
July 02, 2007
One of our recent "new faces" has decided to resign because he is heavily involved with his main sport "Table-Tennis". We are lucky to be able to replace him.more
Our first 40m. Intermediate !
June 30, 2007
After much practice and training, Itinikaeti joins the top throwers.more
On the podium in Nauru.
June 26, 2007
The Kiribati runners were on top but others too enjoyed success !more
Mission accomplished !
June 23, 2007
We were invited to send athletes to Nauru for their "Olympic Day" Road Race. We did.more
Olympic Day Run in Nauru.
June 21, 2007
Countries outside Nauru have been invited to send athletes to compete in the Olympic Day 5k. Road Race on June 23rd.more
Joy with Nauru !
June 19, 2007
Once the competition was finished there was the hospitality, both ways !more
Six Kiribati NRs on Day 2 !
June 17, 2007
Kaitinano was in stunning form to help in breaking four of the NRs set on Day 2 of the first-ever Tri-Rigger Championships.more
Tri-Rigger Day 1.
June 15, 2007
They arrived, settled in, ate, slept a little and competed. (Nauru !)more
On their way !
June 14, 2007
The Tri-Rigger team from Nauru is expected to arrive at 0600 tomorrow morning !more
Helping to decide the future of sport in Kiribati.
June 08, 2007
Three members of KAA attended the first part of the AGM of KNOC for 2007.more
Tri-Rigger .....or only Bi-Rigger ?!
May 29, 2007
A change of schedule in an e-mail circular from "Our Airline" yesterday made it unlikely that the Marshall Islands team can get here for June 15th.more
MAY TRIALS - some steps forward !
May 26, 2007
This Meeting was fairly poorly attended but some of those who came made significant progress !more
Backward Development !
May 25, 2007
We knew there was a problem when a Ministry removed the word "Development" from its name !more
National Record on Day 2.
May 19, 2007
We targetted a soft Relay record and challenged the boys to beat it !more
More clashes for the Nationals !
May 18, 2007
Having thought we had sorted out any possible clashes with Football, our Nationals Part 1. was seriously delayed by yet another clash !more
PLEASE Read the OACA Newsletter !
May 16, 2007
We are starting to assemble a May edition of the OACA Newsletter.more
World Athletics Day 2.
May 12, 2007
In spite of our public Promotion on Wednesday, the athletes were slow to arrive. But eventually we had a good competition.more
Big public promotion !
May 09, 2007
With our second World Athletics Day on Saturday and National Championships and Tri-Rigger International in the near future, we decided to promote KAA in the main Square !more
Thanks for the up-grade !
May 09, 2007
The main Government school has arranged for an up-grade of the track prior to their domestic Inter-Team competition.more
WORLD ATHLETICS DAYS in Kiribati. (Up-date.)
May 04, 2007
Please refer to the World Athletics Day 2007 section for a little background information. Our first competition (of two) was yesterday.more
St. Louis 2007 Champs. Days 1. and 2.
April 25, 2007
As the Champion School for the last several years, our Inter-Team results must give a useful guide about current form of many of the top athletes.more
We met the deadline - did you ?
April 25, 2007
After urgent reminders from Yvonne, our Preliminary information for Osaka went today !more
Happy Easter !
April 08, 2007
We wish all our cosmopolitan readers a happy celebration of the supreme sacrifice !more
New Office Works !
March 31, 2007
After a pause for breath (and money !), we decided to get on with more conversion of the new KAA office.more
New (Acting) President for OACA !
March 25, 2007
In view of the decision by Tony Rice (President of OACA) to step down on health grounds, David Little has agreed to fill the post on an "Acting" basis.more
March Trials - Field only !
March 24, 2007
Due to the persistent low pressure over Tarawa this week, producing buckets of rain, a large percentage of the track is under water.more
Why are they strong ?
March 19, 2007
Herewith one reason why I-Kiribati children have strong upper bodies !more
Tri-Rigger Championship.
March 03, 2007
Following discussions during the recent Oceania Congress and Seminar, Kiribati has agreed to host the first Tri-Rigger Championship.more
Another look at that fence (Part 3.)
March 11, 2007
More evidence of what happened to another part of that fence !more
Broken fence = much traffic. (Part 2.)
March 03, 2007
Because of bad design, the 2001 frence was deliberately broken down within two weeks by truck drivers wishing to drive "where they want" !more
Our traffic problem ! (Part 1.)
March 03, 2007
This will show the damage being caused to our "track" by selfish drivers !more
February Trials - why so inactive ?
February 24, 2007
We had loads of athletes, but only nine competing !more
MICRONESIA on the MOVE ! - AND HOW !
February 17, 2007
The representatives of the nations of Micronesia have met and aired some views ! Plus we have a new Rep. on the OAA Council !more
...and there HE was at breakfast ! UP-DATE !
February 15, 2007
Lamine has arrived - and the photos do not lie ! (But you must wait for the photos ! Sorry !)more
We're off to meet Lamine !
February 14, 2007
He is not "the wonderful Wizard of Oz"..... but he IS our LEADER !more
Our first Prize-Giving !
February 09, 2007
KAA staged its first-ever recognition of Athletes and Coaches.more
Our OBAS transport !
February 09, 2007
The Air Kiribati plane - and Tarawa from the air (coming home !)more
Marakei Pole Vault boys !
February 09, 2007
These lads (and others) risked life and limb on a variety of sticks !more
Level 5 Director of Coach Development.
February 08, 2007
Two of the KAA Committee are currently in Brisbane attending the first Level 5 Course in Oceania aimed at training Directors of Coach DEVELOPMENT !more
Taking the gospel to the outer islands !
January 15, 2007
We are blitzing the outer islands during the school holidays.more
We've started Pole Vault - have you ?
January 06, 2007
Stimulated by witnessing (twice) demos. by Fletcher of how easy it is to teach Pole Vault, we started into the skills this morning !more
Now we're off to Sydney ! (UP-DATE !)
January 03, 2007
Our fastest Youth sprinter and our main Sprints coach have been asked to join the Oceania (Islands) Team to the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney this month.more
KAA Results Round-up from Fiji / Samoa.
January 02, 2007
A comprehensive list of who of ours did what in the OAA Grand Prix and Championships.more
Please check Docs and Records.
December 30, 2006
Please click on the latest two items on our Docs and Records.more
Home at last !
December 30, 2006
Having NEARLY made it on Thursday (Dec. 21), we actually got home for Christmas !more
The Apia Saga concludes ! Well nearly !
December 20, 2006
The Saga of Kiribati at the OAA Championships in Apia is running to a conclusion ! Well, we thought it was !more
A Micronesia analysis from Samoa.
December 19, 2006
This is a mini-analysis of the top results from the OAA Championships just concluded in Samoa, as they affect Micronesia.more
OAA Samoa Championships summary.
December 18, 2006
Three medals and six National Records must be a fair reward - but how much better could it have been ?more
Javelin National Record !
December 14, 2006
Rabangaki Nawai placed second in the Grand Prix Javelin event and broke his own NR by nearly 5m.more
Left behind again !
December 13, 2006
When companies deliberately overbook to cover their possible losses ...more
One had to stay behind !
December 08, 2006
Senior thrower Tiim ROMATOA had to stay (for the time being) because his ticket had not yet arrived !more
Gold in the Disabled Games !
December 06, 2006
An I-Kiribati female athlete achieved GOLD in the Pacific Games for the Disabled in Kuala Lumpur.more
Good luck in Fiji and Samoa !
December 05, 2006
Last night we had a farewell supper to wish ourselves all the best for the travelling, food, competition, etc. in the Oceania Grand Prix and Championships.more
Action from the Catholic Sports.
December 02, 2006
The athletes preparing for Samoa took time out to help their local parish teams.more
Thank you to our readers !
December 01, 2006
Even in a quiet month we are still averaging nearly 50 hits per day !more
Bridging Course
November 18, 2006
Two of the Kiribati coaches attended the IAAF RDC Brisbane Bridging Course (CECS Level 1 - 2).more
Planning for 2007 !
November 11, 2006
Prompted by the needs of OAA (MF up-date)and looking ahead to the required completion of the A.R.F. for IAAF, we have begun the process of planning the Calendar and Budget for 2007.more
Team for Samoa.
November 10, 2006
With a closing date of Nov. 10th., we notified OAA early about our final selection for the OAA Championships in Samoa.more
Making decisions.
October 29, 2006
Our monthly Executive Meeting included an item on selecting a team for the OAA Open and Under-18 Championships in Samoa in December.more
Rabangaki clinches a place !
October 29, 2006
In the final Selection Trials before we selected the team for the OAA Open and Under-18 Championships in Samoa in December, multi-events gold-medallist Rabangaki Nawai performed well to clinch a place on the plane !more
Spreading the gospel !
October 27, 2006
This is the influence which a simple promotional pin can have !more
Having to move (house x) office !
October 25, 2006
The building in which we are "officed" is in a dangerous condition - so we have to find a new "home" !more
We did it - more or less !
October 23, 2006
We actually managed to complete at least a Track programme for the Primary Schools !more
Two to the Grand Prix - again !
October 17, 2006
Thanks to the OAA Council, two of our five nominees have been selected to participate in the 2006 OAA Grand Prix Series in December in Fiji and Samoa.more
Pentathlon 2006.
October 15, 2006
Six brave souls turned up in the morning sun and lasted the whole event !more
World Athletics Day 2006 - up-date !
October 13, 2006
Please check out the World Athletics Day 2006 file for a surprise up-date !more
7th. Half-Marathon and 10K.
October 08, 2006
A habit (started on Marathon Day in Sydney 2000) continues as the Tarawa Dream Runs.more
Washed out - but wait and see !
October 07, 2006
24 hours of rain took out the Primary Schools' Finals - for now !more
Four hours of noise, action and sun !
October 01, 2006
More than 150 Primary School voices screamed encouragement during their action-packed Heats.more
Trials 9 - Sprinters and Shot.
September 24, 2006
On a partly-flooded track the sprinters and Shot putters managed to find some dry ground !more
Training in the rain !
September 19, 2006
This is the DRY SEASON in Kiribati - but we had to train in the rain !more
Samoa Squad meets.
September 17, 2006
Communication seems difficult - but slowly the squad numbers build !
We met at the National Stadium to clarify the situation.more
We met at the National Stadium to clarify the situation.more
Life after "Te Runga" !
September 14, 2006
Now we get back to the normal routine ! The boxing ring has been moved. We CAN get to the storeroom ! Training begins again !more
Nadi Seminar impressions.
April 25, 2005
This was a great social occasion - and we learned a few things too, not all about Athletics !more
Thanks - to all concerned !
September 06, 2004
We wish to thank everyone associated with our invaluable Olympic experiences in Athens. Almost all the vibes were positive and we are still catching the echoes !
(Please look in Docs and Records.)more
(Please look in Docs and Records.)more
The letter from the Netherlands.
August 28, 2004
A brilliant letter sent by a reader in Holland to our first Olympian, Kaitinano Mwemweata, in Athens, via KNOC.more
Training Sessions Pay Off
April 12, 2004
Athletics training sessions were conducted despite the rain but the venue was changed because of itmore