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New Caledonia are looking strong in both the men’s and women’s volleyball competitions. Photos: Pacific Games News Service.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The third day of the Sol2023 Pacific Games volleyball tournament at Honiara\u2019s Friendship Hall saw intense competition in both men’s and women’s matches as medal contenders began to emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the opening men’s pool match, Samoa asserted dominance over Kiribati throughout the three sets, securing a victory that resonated across the Friendship Court as the final whistle echoed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A similar story unfolded in the clash between New Caledonia and Tonga. New Caledonia comfortably claimed the first set 25-14 and maintained their momentum to win 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Caledonia men, who won silver in this competition last time out in Samoa, are already looking like one of the teams to beat at Sol2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the women\u2019s tournament, Fiji secured a notable 3-1 victory over Samoa. Despite not picking up a medal at Samoa 2019, Fiji’s promising performances at Sol2023 hint at their podium potential here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defending Samoa 2019 women\u2019s volleyball gold medallists New Caledonia demonstrated their dominance once again, defeating Tuvalu 3-0, while Tahiti, who won silver last time out, breezed past PNG 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day\u2019s final match in the women\u2019s tournament saw American Samoa defeat Solomon Islands 3\u20130.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Monday\u2019s other men\u2019s matches, Samoa beat Kiribati 3-0, Fiji defeated Tuvalu 3-1 and PNG beat American Samoa 3-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volleyball continues to attract vocal crowds at Honiara\u2019s Friendship Hall and resumes at 9am on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Walter Sale, Pacific Games News Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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