Photo: Dame Valerie AdamsFour-time world champion shot putter Dame Valerie Adams has received her first Covid-19 vaccine in Auckland. The two-time Olympic gold medal winner said she felt it was important she got the vaccine publicly. Dame Valerie said it was ultimately up to each individual athlete as to whether they get a vaccine, but she believed it was part of keeping the team safe. I would encourage all of those in the Tongan and Pacific communities to get informed about the vaccination process and to come and get yours when it's your time. The Olympic Committee has been urged to make it compulsory for athletes going to the Tokyo games to be vaccinated.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 16, 2021 23:26 UTC