Rio 2016 Olympic Games

It will be the sixth straight Olympiad in which Nauru will field a team at the summer games since the nation was admitted to the International Olympic Committee in 1994.

Predominantly qualifying athletes in the weightlifting discipline, Nauru will field only its second ever competitor in Judo with Ovini Uera taking part in the 90 kilogram category.

The 28 year-old took bronze in the recent Oceania championships.

The global qualification process continues with regional tournaments in Asia, Africa and Oceania taking place over the next few months with the final confirmed teams expected to be announced by the end of the year.

Ticket sales are also progressing well ahead of what promises to be a spectacular festival of rugby.

The interest in rugby at Rio 2016 has been strong both from Brazilians and international sports fans. Packed stadiums are expected for the rugby competition, which will take place at Deodoro Olympic Park on the opening weekend of the Games.