The 9th Marist Touch Tournament kicked off on Thursday with an ava ceremony to welcome all the teams competing in the competition. The ava ceremony was held at the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) Fale and attended by teams from Samoa, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand.
The tournament will be held at the Football Federation of Samoa Fields at Tuanaimato from 24 to the 25 of October.
The two-day tournament is free to the public and will also be livestreamed by TV3, ensuring fans across Samoa and abroad can catch every moment of the action.
According to a Marist Touch Tournament release, the 2025 edition also marks another milestone in Marist’s commitment to expanding the reach of Touch across Samoa and the Pacific region.
PC: Leota Marc Membrere
And aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen pathways for international participation and promote Samoa as a destination through sports tourism.
Men’s Defending Champions, Mana Brothers, will be unable to defend their title this year meaning fans can expect a new Men’s Open Champion for 2025.
Photo Credit: Leota Marc Membrere
Meanwhile, Meitaki will aim to defend their Mixed Open title, while No Idea will look to make it four in a row in the Women’s Division, setting the stage for exciting matchups across all categories.
Marist Touch extend their sincere gratitude to sponsors and partners who continue to support and make the event possible including the Government of Samoa through the Ministry of Sports & Recreation.
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