Koror, Palau - The French Polynesian powerhouse showcased their depth and dominance across multiple disciplines, with standout performances in archery, swimming, and table tennis propelling them to a medal count that now stands at 43 gold, 23 silver, and nine bronze, a remarkable total of 75 medals.

Tahiti's archery contingent delivered a masterclass performance, with Aurore Cottet, Arthur Demachy, and Thais Pendu securing individual gold medals before its mixed team also secured another gold. Their precision and consistency under pressure demonstrated the strength of Tahiti's archery program on the Pacific stage.

In swimming, Deotille Videau continued her extraordinary Games campaign, capturing her seventh gold medal to establish herself as one of the standout athletes of these Pacific Mini Games. Her teammates Lili Paillisse and Nael Roux complemented her success with victories in the freestyle events.

The Pacific leaders completed their golden day with a clean sweep in table tennis, claiming victories in the women's doubles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles categories.

Samoa held firm in second place with 13 gold, four silver, and 14 bronze medals, bringing their total to 31 medals. The day belonged to weightlifter John Tafi, whose remarkable performance saw the 23-year-old athlete capture three gold medals in the 71kg division taking victories in the clean and jerk, snatch, and overall total.

Swimming also contributed to Samoa's medal haul, with Paige Schendelaar-Kemp touching the wall first in the women's 100m freestyle, adding crucial points to her nation's tally.

Australia made a significant move up the medal standings, displacing Fiji to claim third position with 12 gold, three silver, and three bronze medals for a total of 18. The Australian surge was powered entirely by their weightlifting team, with Kiana Elliott and Nya Hayman each securing three gold medals in their respective categories, demonstrating the strength and depth of Australian weightlifting talent.

Despite delivering competitive performances, Fiji found themselves edged out of the top three, settling into fourth position with eight gold, 13 silver, and 13 bronze medals, a total of 34 medals that keeps them well in contention.

Swimmer Hansel McCaig provided a highlight for the Fijian contingent, claiming victory in the men's 100m freestyle and contributing to the team's success in the 4x50m mixed freestyle relay. The team also collected four silver medals across swimming, archery, and weightlifting disciplines.

The Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) continued their impressive Games performance, moving into fifth position with six gold, six silver, and seven bronze medals. Their consistent performances across multiple sports have seen them displace host nation Palau, who now finds themselves in sixth position despite the passionate home support.

Day 5 promises more thrilling action with continued competition in the pool for swimming events, alongside volleyball, weightlifting, table tennis, and the highly anticipated commencement of athletics, a sport that traditionally draws massive crowds and delivers some of the most memorable moments of any Pacific Games.

Games Calendar – Schedule

Games Results - Tally

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