Tongan-New Zealand born Pacific Sports Ambassador’s visit to the kingdom this week was “so much fun†and “super awesomeâ€.
Adams was on a mission to Tonga and Samoa conducting coaching clinics with up-and-coming athletes.
She was appointed last week to the new role of Pacific Sports Ambassador as part of New Zealand’s endeavour to further develop her strong sporting links with the region.
On her arrival in the Friendly Islands on Monday afternoon, she was welcomed by the New Zealand High Commissioner Sarah Walsh and Tonga’s Minister of Internal Affairs Hon Penisimani Fifita.
She spoke with elite athletes, attended a ‘Women in Leadership Advocacy Programme’, and visited New Zealand-funded projects including the National Health Service health facility, and a Community health project.
Video clips and photos as well as Adams’ posts on social media showed the triple Olympic medallist really enjoyed her trip to the full.
She took to Twitter and tweeted: “Taking part in thé Fiefia Sports with the Government Departments. This takes place once a week in the kingdom which is super awesomeâ€.
“Just Play program done with these cuties. Had so much fun with the future of our motherland Tonga”.
She was expected to leave for Samoa on Wednesday.
Just play program done with these cuties. Had so much fun with the future of our motherland Tonga. #pacifictour #healtgyliving ???? pic.twitter.com/Ba098BFwWk
— Valerie Adams (@ValerieAdams84) October 31, 2016
Taking part in thé Fiefia Sports with the Government Departments. This takes place once a week in the kingdom which is super awesome #moving pic.twitter.com/jw649ADqDw
— Valerie Adams (@ValerieAdams84) November 1, 2016
When Houma people gather it’s so much fun. One love for my family from Mapu a Vaea #KaiKumaKiai pic.twitter.com/AQLLKDGhum
— Valerie Adams (@ValerieAdams84) November 1, 2016
Small snippet of our Warm up at Teufaiva. #coachingclinic #pacifictour #tonga pic.twitter.com/hpJO3Pduse
— Valerie Adams (@ValerieAdams84) October 31, 2016
Lovely reception at the New Zealand Residence in Tonga hosted by NZ High Commissioner Sarah Walsh #pacifictour #roots #healthylifestyle ???? pic.twitter.com/87IA0f4afA
— Valerie Adams (@ValerieAdams84) October 31, 2016
Pacific Sports Ambassador @ValerieAdams84 has arrived in #Tonga! She was met by NZ High Commissioner Sarah Walsh & Hon Penisimani
Fifita pic.twitter.com/Wb40CFE9Eb— MFAT ?? (@MFATgovtNZ) October 31, 2016
