Nauru flag held high by 15 year old weightlifter

The flag of tiny nation of Nauru was carried proudly into the BCI Stadium by young weightlifter, Elson Brecherfield. At the age of 15 years, he is competing internationally for the first time in the 56kg class.

Nauru was welcomed into the stadium during the march past by the Nukuroa Te Maeva Nui team from Mitiaro.