| Vanuatu at the 2023 Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
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| National federation | Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee |
| 19 November 2023 – 2 December 2023 | |
| Competitors | 158 (85 men and 73 women) in 9 sports |
| Flag bearer | Anolyn Lulu |
| Medals Ranked 15th |
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| Pacific Games appearances | |
Vanuatu competed at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara from 19 November to 2 December 2023. [1] Vanuatu athletes have appeared in every edition of the Pacific Games since the inaugural games in 1963.
The following is the list of number of competitors confirmed for the Games.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Athletics | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| Field hockey | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Football | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| Judo | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Netball | — | 12 | 12 |
| Rugby league nines | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Volleyball | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Weightlifting | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 85 | 73 | 158 |
The Vanuatu Achery Federation (VAF) has announced three archers. [2]
Vanuatu will enter 22 athletes for the Games. Athletics Vanuatu selected 16 athletes in track and field on 2 November 2023. [3] Six para-athletes have also been entered for the Games. [4]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Toho Joshua | 100 m | ||||||
| 200 m | |||||||
| Tikie Terry Mael | 100 m | ||||||
| 200 m | |||||||
| Kieron Kapea Meake | 100 m | ||||||
| Obediah Timbaci | 200 m | ||||||
| 400 m | |||||||
| Rizon Leo Rara | 400 m | ||||||
| Elijah Aru | 800 m | ||||||
| 1500 m | |||||||
| Steven Hungai | 800 m | ||||||
| 1500 m | |||||||
| Sam Kuras | 5000 m | ||||||
| 10000 m | |||||||
| Half marathon | |||||||
| 3000 m steeplechase | |||||||
| 4×100 m relay | — | ||||||
| 4×400 m relay | — | ||||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Lyza Malres | 100 m | ||||||
| Chloe David | 100 m | ||||||
| 200 m | |||||||
| Claudie David | 100 m | ||||||
| 200 m | |||||||
| Talap Napuat | 1500 m | ||||||
| 5000 m | |||||||
| 10000 m | |||||||
| 3000 m steeplechase | |||||||
| Marie Harry | 5000 m | ||||||
| 10000 m | |||||||
| Half marathon | |||||||
| Melody Sam | 5000 m | ||||||
| 10000 m | |||||||
| Half marathon | |||||||
| 3000 m steeplechase | |||||||
| 4×100 m relay | — | ||||||
| 4×400 m relay | — | ||||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Junior Phillip Numake | Long jump | ||||
| Triple jump | |||||
| Jack Nasawa | Javelin throw | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Lyza Malres | Long jump | ||||
| Triple jump | |||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Georges Langa | 100 m ambulant | ||||||
| Rodney Talo | 100 m ambulant | ||||||
| Rodney Ben | 100 m wheelchair | ||||||
| Shot put secured throw | |||||||
| Ken Kahu | Shot put ambulant | ||||||
| Daniel Matal | Shot put ambulant | ||||||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Elie Enock | Shot put secured throw | ||||||
| Team | Event | Round-robin | Semifinal | Final | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
| Vanuatu men's | Men's tournament | |||||||||
| Vanuatu women's | Women's tournament | |||||||||
| Team | Event | Preliminary round | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
| Vanuatu men's | Men's | — | ||||||
| Vanuatu women's | Women's | — | ||||||
Takaro named his 23-man squad on 24 October 2023. [5]
Head coach: TBD
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Massing Kalotang | 26 August 2002 (aged 21) | 7 | 0 |  Yatel | |
| GK | Andreas Duch | 12 October 1998 (aged 25) | 0 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird | |
| DF | Tasso Jeffrey | 12 August 1998 (aged 25) | 1 | 0 |  Gawler Eagles | |
| DF | Timothy Boulet | 29 November 1998 (aged 24) | 6 | 0 |  Auckland City | |
| DF | Zidane Maguekon | 3 June 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Vaum United | |
| DF | Michel Coulon | 3 December 1995 (aged 27) | 12 | 1 | Yatel | |
| DF | Brian Kaltak | 30 September 1993 (aged 30) | 20 | 5 | Central Coast Mariners | |
| DF | Jesse Kalopong | 1 January 1998 (aged 25) | 1 | 0 | Erakor Golden Star | |
| MF | John Alick | 25 April 1991 (aged 32) | 12 | 0 |  Solomon Warriors | |
| MF | Raoul Coulon | 3 December 1995 (aged 27) | 3 | 0 | Yatel | |
| MF | Barry Mansale | 1 November 1995 (aged 28) | 4 | 0 | Yatel | |
| MF | Claude Aru | 25 April 1997 (aged 26) | 6 | 1 | North Efate United | |
| MF | Joe Moses | 22 May 2002 (aged 21) | 1 | 0 | ABM Galaxy | |
| MF | Jean Taussi | 17 July 1996 (aged 27) | 3 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird | |
| MF | John Wohale | 9 July 1997 (aged 26) | 2 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird | |
| MF | Bong Kalo | 18 January 1997 (aged 26) | 20 | 1 | ABM Galaxy | |
| MF | Mitch Cooper | 18 September 1994 (aged 29) | 6 | 5 | Hume City | |
| MF | Jonathan Spokeyjack | 13 November 1998 (aged 25) | 3 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird | |
| FW | Alex Saniel | 8 November 1996 (aged 27) | 13 | 1 |  Suva | |
| FW | Azariah Soromon | 1 March 1999 (aged 24) | 17 | 7 | Suva | |
| FW | Jordy Tasip | 14 July 2000 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Auckland City | |
| FW | Godine Tenene | 3 May 1998 (aged 25) | 5 | 0 | Ifira Black Bird | |
| FW | Kensi Tangis | 20 January 1990 (aged 33) | 29 | 8 | ABM Galaxy | |
VASANOC have selected 5 judokas for the Games. [6]
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Final / GM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Alan Monthouel | Men's -60 kg | |||||||
| Maxence Cugola | Men's -66 kg | |||||||
| Anna Bumseng | Women's -48 kg | |||||||
| Veronica Tari | ||||||||
| Prisicillia Monthouel | Women's -52 kg | |||||||
VASANOC have confirmed participation in both the men's and women's rugby league nines. Marking this Games as their debut competition. [7]
| Team | Event | Preliminary round | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
| Vanuatu men's | Men's | |||||||
| Vanuatu women's | Women's | |||||||
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Vanuatu Rugby League announced its first ever women's rugby league team, thirteens or nines, to debut at these Games. The squad was announced on
Vanuatu Volleyball Federation (VVF) will enter one men's and one women's pair. [8] The men's pair is yet to be announced.
| Athlete | Event | Preliminary round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final / GM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Opposition Score | Rank | ||
| Men's | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| Sherysyn Toko Majabelle Lawac | Women's | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||
VASANOC selected two weightlifters for the 2023 Games. [9]
| Athlete | Event | Snatch | Rank | Clean & jerk | Rank | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wilbur | Men's –102 kg | ||||||
| Ajah Pritchard Lolo | Women's –87 kg |
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