The Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) successfully hosted the 34th edition of the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships (POJC) from 2–11 April 2025 in Fiji, bringing together over a hundred junior athletes from 15 Pacific Island nations and territories. As OTF’s flagship junior development event, the POJC continues to serve as a vital platform for nurturing young tennis talent across the Pacific region.
The Championships were held across two venues: the Regional Tennis Centre in Lautoka, which hosted the 14 & under and 16 & Under competitions, and the Nadi Sports and Social Club, where the 12 & Under Team Championships and development camp took place.
The Opening Ceremony featured traditional Fijian meke performances and was officiated by the Honourable Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports. Also in attendance were OTF Board Member Vicki Reid and Fiji Sports Council CEO Mr. Gilbert Vakalalabure. The Closing Ceremony was held at the RSL Hotel in Lautoka, graced again by Minister Saukuru and outgoing OTF President Mr. Cyrille Mainguy.
Participating Nations
Athletes and officials from 15 countries took part: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and Nauru.
Competition Results
- Regional Rankings:
- West Pacific – 1743 pts
- East Pacific – 1733 pts
- North Pacific – 1146 pts
- Top 5 Countries:
- American Samoa – 687 pts
- Guam – 577 pts
- Papua New Guinea – 515 pts
- Northern Mariana Islands – 473 pts
- Vanuatu – 374 pts
- 12 & Under Team Winners:
- Boys: 1st – American Samoa, 2nd – Papua New Guinea, 3rd – Vanuatu
- Girls: 1st – American Samoa, 2nd – Samoa, 3rd – Northern Mariana Islands
- Notable Singles Champions:
- 14U Boys – Camelo Chen (Guam)
- 14U Girls – Joelei Ioane (American Samoa)
- 16U Boys – Junhyuk Seo (Guam)
- 16U Girls – Colita Hakena (Papua New Guinea)
- Notable Doubles Champions:
- 14U Boys – Camelo Chen (Guam) / Ryan Choi (NMI)
- 14U Girls – Joelei Ioane / Alexandria Amoa (American Samoa)
- 16U Boys – Siwoo Lee (NMI) / Junhyuk Seo (Guam)
- 16U Girls – Raetea Rongo / Tekura Tamangaro (Cook Islands)
Development Opportunities
A two-day ITF Training Camp for U12 players and coaches was also conducted in Nadi, led by Mr. Dermot Sweeney and Mr. Pairin Panjasilpa, ITF Development Officer for the Pacific. Their presence throughout the tournament provided added value through on-site mentoring and support.
Governance Engagement
The Championships coincided with the 2025 OTF Annual General Meeting, enabling OTF Board Members to attend matches, engage with participants, and observe the impact of OTF’s development initiatives.
The success of the 34th POJC reflects the collective efforts of federations, volunteers, technical officials, and the strong backing of the International Tennis Federation and the Grand Slam Player Development Programme. The event continues to provide young Pacific athletes with meaningful opportunities to compete, learn, and represent their nations with pride.
Tournament Results Available Online: