25 Aug 2007

The South Pacific Games gets underway in Samoa's capital Apia tomorrow

11:58 am on 25 August 2007

The South Pacific Games, the regions biggest sporting event, gets underway in Samoa's capital Apia tomorrow.

Five and a half thousand athletes from 22 countries will compete in 33 sporting codes.

Our correspondent in Samoa Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia, says the talk in town is all about the opening of the Games.

He says locals are excited and hope their team does well.