{"id":7708,"date":"2024-09-06T08:11:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T00:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceaniatennis.com\/newsite\/?p=7708"},"modified":"2024-12-18T05:31:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:31:10","slug":"3rd-pacific-women-leaders-in-tennis-pwlit-program-underway-in-nadi-fiji","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceaniatennis.com\/newsite\/latest\/3rd-pacific-women-leaders-in-tennis-pwlit-program-underway-in-nadi-fiji\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis (PWLiT) Program Underway in Nadi, Fiji"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 3rd Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis (PWLiT) Program started this week at the Crowne Plaza in Nadi, Fiji. This initiative, funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and PacificAusSports, in partnership with Tennis Australia, is empowering a new generation of female leaders in tennis across the Pacific Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s program brings together 11 inspiring participants from 8 Pacific Nations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Fiji<\/strong> \u2013 Saroj Lal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Nauru<\/strong> \u2013 Eglynda Bagadouwe, Branicia Kaylin Itsimaera<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Papua New Guinea<\/strong> \u2013 Lorraine Kaiulo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Samoa<\/strong> \u2013 Nadya Domasheva, Yvonne Carruthers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Solomon Islands<\/strong> \u2013 Cynthia Wickham<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Tonga<\/strong> \u2013 Karen Fonua, Suiana Mausia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Tuvalu<\/strong> \u2013 Mesaako Fenuatapu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Vanuatu<\/strong> \u2013 Daisy Sipiti<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Empowering Women for Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Since its launch in August 2022, the PWLiT Program has been making significant strides in advancing women’s leadership in tennis. The program aims to equip women with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take on leadership roles in their home countries and on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The 2024\/25 PWLiT program features a two-day in-person workshop followed by three months of online courses. This structure provides participants with comprehensive training in leadership, management, and the development of tennis as a sport within their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Success Stories and Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Since its inception, the PWLiT Program has produced a growing number of success stories, with participants returning to their countries to lead tennis development programs, mentor the next generation of players, and represent their Nations on international platforms. These women are playing an integral role in advancing tennis in the Pacific while shaping the sport’s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Facilitators of the 2024\/25 PWLiT Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This year\u2019s program is facilitated by a team of experienced leaders from Tennis Australia and the Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF). The facilitators include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n