The MoU was signed by ONOC President Robin Mitchell and PINA President Moses Stevens at the ONOC General Assembly in the Fijian capital of Suva, which concluded yesterday.

“This partnership is good for National Olympic Committees (NOCs) in particular,” Mitchell said.

“We hope you (PINA) will be the messenger that will pass on the work that our NOCs are doing in their respective countries.

“But more importantly for us is the network that we have established here that we can use in our work around the region.”

In response, Stevens thanked Mitchell for ONOC's “proactive approach towards the media”.

“The media is a significant partner for developing sports in the region,” he added.

“Now we are renewing our commitment again.

“During our discussion here in the past few days we've been talking about challenges in terms of networking between the media and NOCs.

“There is a lack of networking between the NOCs and the main stream media.

“Please convey to NOCs that we have signed this document and use this document to assist NOCs in promoting sports.”

As part of the five-day General Assembly at the Grand Pacific Hotel, ONOC held its first Market Sports Day to provide a platform for a variety of sports.

Among the 10 sport federations present were World Rugby, Oceania Athletics and Gymnastics Australia.


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