Jemina Otoa is inspiring the next gen of Solomon Islands para-athletes

28/11/2024 53 min
Jemina Otoa is inspiring the next gen of Solomon Islands para-athletes

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Jemina Otoa is on a mission to inspire others who wear the same shoes as her and it goes way beyond winning Pacific Games medals. After taking home silver in Honiara in 2023 she's dedicated to improving funding, coaching standards and the lives of people living with a disability in the Solomon Islands. Sam Wykes chats to Otoa about her story and she has also got an interview with fellow para-athlete Moffet Tolomae.Sam is joined by Patricia Keamo from PNG and Solomon Islands journalist Priestley Habru to discuss all the sport happening across the Pacific region.NB: Parts of this show were produced in collaboration with ABC’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) initiative, and is supported by the Women in News and Sport (WINS) program and implemented by ABC International Development. 

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