"In 2003, Mr Sacha Dimitich (Australia) was acknowledged and recognized as a Life Member of the Oceania Handball Federation, for the hard work, dedication and commitment he had given to the sport of Handball in Oceania.From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Winitana in his capacity as IHF Continental Vice-President challenged and raised his concerns with the IHF Executive Council regarding funding and development resources that had been promised to the Oceania region, once they had fulfilled their obligations to the IHF to get 7 full members on board, among other matters.