4 Jul 2017

Sport: 2019 Pacific Games hosting up for grabs

From , 5:00 am on 4 July 2017

The Pacific Games Council says it will formally terminate the host agreement with Tonga for the 2019 Pacific Games, after the deadline passed for the Tongan Government to recommit its support.

The Government pulled its backing for the Games at the end of May, citing financial reasons, and the Prime Minister, 'Akilisi Pohiva, reiterated last month that the decision was final.

The Pacific Games Council CEO Andrew Minogue told Vinnie Wylie they will now press on with the search for a new Games host.

Tongan prime minister 'Akilisi Pohiva meets with the Pacific Games Council in 2015.

Tongan prime minister 'Akilisi Pohiva meets with the Pacific Games Council in 2015. Photo: Supplied/Pacific Games Council