| Wallis and Futuna at the 2015 Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | WLF |
| 4 July 2015 – 18 July 2015 | |
| Competitors | 64 in 8 sports |
| Medals Ranked 18th |
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| Pacific Games appearances | |
Wallis and Futuna competed at the 2015 Pacific Games in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea from 4 to 18 July 2015. Wallis and Futuna listed 64 competitors as of 4 July 2015. [1] Three competitors were qualified in two sports. [upper-alpha 1]
Wallis and Futuna qualified two athletes in track and field:
Wallis and Futuna qualified five athletes in karate:
Wallis and Futuna qualified 25 athletes in va'a:
Wallis and Futuna qualified two athletes in sailing:
Wallis and Futuna qualified four athletes in taekwondo:
Wallis and Futuna qualified men's and women's volleyball teams (total of 24 players):
Wallis and Futuna qualified four athletes in weightlifting:
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