Pacific island pair lost to England at the Commonwealth Games but won hearts and minds in Birmingham
off Funafuti, the capital, to highlight the problem. “We are sinking,” he said.
The country’s inhabitants have had to come to terms with its stark future and some of the squad see their presence as an opportunity to draw attention to their predicament. Charged with finishing the majority of their attacks and manning the forecourt, Isaac continually showed off his guile, deftly manipulating the ball around the court.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘I am from Tuvalu and my country is going to sink’: Commonwealth Games team you should be backingTuvalu is a country under attack: from the sea and addiction. Five athletes have travelled to Birmingham to compete and make their country proud. | awebster1975
Read more »
Kentucky grapples with effect of climate crisis as floods leave trail of devastationHeatwaves are getting ‘more dangerous and deadly’ from climate change as catastrophic flash flooding leaves at least 26 people dead
Read more »
‘I am from Tuvalu and my country is going to sink’: Commonwealth Games team you should be backingTuvalu is a country under attack: from the sea and addiction. Five athletes have travelled to Birmingham to compete and make their country proud. | awebster1975
Read more »
‘Keep pushing’: boxer Tina Rahimi went from casual classes to Commonwealth Games in five yearsRahimi took up boxercise for fun. Now she’s fighting on the world stage and says ‘I’ll be the last person to give up’
Read more »
The Torres Strait Islander elders lawyering up to stop their homes from sinkingInspired by a successful case in Europe, Paul Kabai and Pabai Pabai are taking the Australian government to court in a bid to force urgent climate action.
Read more »
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of potential Taiwan visitAs Nancy Pelolsi embarks upon her tour of Asian nations her team remains quiet about the possibility of the Speaker of the House visiting Taiwan.
Read more »