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Tulo with chance of winning Fiji's first Gold

July 1, 2015 5:44 pm

2011 Pacific Games weightlifting gold medalist, Manueli Tulo will have a chance of winning Fiji’s first medal in Papua New Guinea this weekend.

The 25 year old will take part in his first event on Sunday.

Fiji weightlifting coach, Joe Vueti says the Tulo will play a leading role for the squad, which features several young lifters, who will be making their debut in the competition.

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“_The squad is made up of some youth lifters. I am taking some experienced lifters such as Manueli Tulo and Maria Liku and only time will tell if we will be successful in Papua New Guinea.”_

The Pacific Games opening ceremony will be held on Saturday in Port Moresby.