Boxer secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout
Tarona Taafaki has become the first athlete from Tuvalu to win a Commonwealth Games medal, securing a bronze in boxing despite not winning a bout. The achievement highlights the nation's small size and the climate challenges facing the island.
Tuvalu’s Tarona Taafaki (right) goes toe to toe with Lovlina Borgohain of India in the women’s 75kg semi-final. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Tuvalu’s Tarona Taafaki (right) goes toe to toe with Lovlina Borgohain of India in the women’s 75kg semi-final. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Commonwealth Games 2026 Boxer secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout Tarona Taafaki makes history in women’s 75kg category
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