Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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RNZ sits down with Team Samoa athletes Symone Tafuna'i and John Lautafi Tafi who have been competing in Glasgow | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1

They discuss what representing their country and culture means to them - and the bond their team shares experiencing the Commonwealth Games together.

More Commonwealth Games coverage: rnz.co.nz/news/sport

* RNZ note: Symone is also part of the RNZ team and we're incredibly proud of her performance in the women's 100m sprint!