Samoa 2015

The 5th edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Samoa from 5-12 September 2015. The capital city, Apia, hosted the South Pacific Games in 2007.

The 5th edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Samoa from 5-12 September 2015. The capital city, Apia, hosted the South Pacific Games in 2007. As the population of Samoa is only 2,831, the visiting athletes and officials will increase the population of the island by 50% for the duration of the Games.

Athletes from across the Commonwealth will be invited to compete in eight sports

  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Lawn Bowls
  • Rugby 7s
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Weightlifting

Once competition is completed, all Youth Games participants will be invited to experience a day on the beach, housed in the Samoa Beach Fales, before flying home.

Samoa film