Daniel Nemani - representing Niue in powerlifting at the Pacific Games in Samoa. Photo: Pacific Media Network
More than 3500 athletes from 24 nations in Oceania will gather in Samoa on 7 July for the Pacific Games - the biggest sporting event in the Pacific region.
Meet the Athletes is a series by Pacific Media Network that hears from some of the competitors heading to the games.
Daniel Nemani decided to enter weightlifting after he was injured playing rugby league.
"This is my way to contribute to Niue, I wasn't brought up in Niue, brought up in New Zealand, if my little contribution can add a lot to Niue, then I'm happy to do that," he said.
Meet the Athletes: Daniel Nemani - Niue
Innovation fund Photo: RNZ 2019