Gabriel Apelu is no stranger to international competition. She is representing Samoa in two sports in the Pacific Games. As a coach and player in the male dominated rugby arena, Gabriel is using the event as a platform to push for gender equality.

Pacific WINS

Samoa's Gabriel Apelu - fighting for equality in sport

Pacific WINS shines a spotlight on outstanding female athletes from across the Pacific. From PNG’s sprint queen Toea Wisil to Vanuatu’s para-athlete Ellie Enock, Tonga’s taekwondo newcomer Malia Paseka and veteran Fijian hurdler Ana Kaloucava. Pacific WINS reveals how remarkable women from island nations have risen to the top of their sport to compete at the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa. The storytellers themselves are pioneering Pacific female journalists and ambassadors for women’s sport in their countries. Pacific WINS gives you a unique insight into the world of Pacific sport - from women’s perspective. CREDITS: This podcast also supports Pacific women to become sports journalists. It is part of the Women in News and Sport Program (WINS) run by Australian Broadcasting Corporation's International Development team and is supported by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Produced by Dorcas Tindri, Dinnierose Raiko, Josephine Navula, Eleanor Gee, Lagi Keresoma, Adel Fruean and Brenda Daniel. Executive produced by Justine Kelly, Fiona Churchman and Karen Shrosbery.

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