Lionel Fatu Elika, the esteemed national boxing coach of Samoa, tragically passed away at the age of 60 during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Samoa Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee (SASNOC) confirmed his death, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a beloved figure in Samoan sports.
Described as one of Samoa's top boxing coaches, Lionel was a staunch advocate for the Olympic ideal, leaving a lasting impact on the sporting community. His sudden death due to cardiac arrest at the Olympic village has sent shockwaves through the nation.
