60 Athletes Named For Pacific Mini Games
About 60 athletes for eight sports have been named for the Saipan Mini Games on June 17-25. Chef de Mission Ajay Ballu made the announcement in Suva yesterday.
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | 13:39
Banuve Tabakaucoro will be out to defend his 100 and 200m title at the Saipan Mini Games in June
About 60 athletes for eight sports have been named for the Saipan Mini Games on June 17-25.
Chef de Mission Ajay Ballu made the announcement in Suva yesterday.
Athletics, para-athletics, baseball, golf, triathlon, tennis, va’a and weightlifting have confirmed their athletes.
Under the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee’s selection justification policy, athletes who are not satisfied with the names released can send an appeal the next 48 hours.
The appeal stating the reasons must be lodged at the Fiji Olympic House or emailed to lorraine@fasanoc.org.fj by 1pm tomorrow (Thursday)
Athletics: Litia Senibulu (team manageress), Coaches: Jone Delai and Albert Miller. Female Athletes: Fane Sauvakacolo, Shawntell Lockington (non-travelling reserves). Braelyn Yee, Younis Bese, Torika Radovu, Vilimaina Naitulu, Naibena Tuilawaki, Katarina Lilicama, Males: Ratu Banuve Tabakaucoro, Samuela Railoa, Kaiava Francis, Malakai Kaiwalu, Amania Veisa, Yeshnil Karan, Jone Tikoisuva. Non-travelling reserves: Tony Lemeki, Avikash Lal, Ratu Meli Roumuakalou, Ratu Joseva Tabakaucoro, Kameli Ravuci, Sireli Bulivorovoro.
Para-athletics: Rounak Lal (manger), Fred Fatiaki (coach), Naibili Vatunisolo, Iosefo Rakesa, Jimi Onitoro.
Baseball: Inoke Niubalavu (manager/coach), Marnoah Sorovakatini, Lemeki Biaudamu, Anare Baleinabuli, Ulaiasi Meo, Epeli Ratabacaca, Jacob Raiqeu, Ratu Ilisoni Ravualala, Timoci Lewanavanua, Kelemedi Nayacatini, Tavo Sorovakatini, Rupeni Batai, Murphy Sorovakatini, Noa Delaivuna, Shameet Kumar. Non-travelling reserves: Benjamin Pratap. Navitalai Lee, Joni Koroibiau and Eliki Wainiqolo.
Golf: Sunita Devi (manageress), Dawi Jee, Raina Kumar; Abid Hussein, Shakeel Pillay, Jia Yao, Tomasi Tuivuna. Non-travelling reserves: Ryan Kumar, Isei Verevakabau.
Triathlon: Ian Cheer (manager), Angus Pattie (coach), Nikotimasi Croker, Don Younger, Christian Rokoua, Sadie Pattie, Charis Kwong, Katie Pattie. Non-travelling reserves: Erik Cheer-Tokona, Timaima Takape.
Tennis: Rajiv Singh (official), William O’Connell (coach). Athletes: William O’Connell, Sebastian Tikaram, Charles Cornish, Saoirse Breene, Lorraine Kamoe, Ruby Coffin. Non-travelling reserves: Raynal Singh, Kajol Chand, Josephine Debalevu.
Va’a: Officials - Anton Chung and Duane Reiher. Athletes: Elenoa Vateitei, Krystelle Whippy, Clayton Horsfall and Semesa Vilise. Non-travelling reserves: Nanise Soko, Leon King.
Weightlifting - Ratu Josaia Koro (manager), Henry Elder (coach), Eremasi Qalibau (assistant coach), Viriseta Vakacabe(manageress). Athletes: Sebiuta Talemaiwasa, Apolonia Vaivai, Ateca Vira, Aluwesi Aditarolevu, Lyna-May Rounds, Eroni Caucau, Apakuki Wakanibua, Daniel Shaw, Solomoni Vira, Ratu Baleisuva Delailomaloma, Patrick Dexter, Charlie Lolohea, Timothy Vakuruivalu.
Medical doctors: Manasa Baleinamau, Gyanendra Prasad, Peni Tove, Ravu Naidu, Jope Makutu, Josaia Qovu, Linda Nofaga.
Physiotherapists: Lawrence Shaw, Orisi Toloi, Jeryka Prasad, Sharlene Nand, Nalkisha Singh.
Headquarters: Ajay Ballu (Chef de Mission), Anushil Kumar (General Team Manager), Lemeki Savua (General Team Manager), Ritesh Ratiram and Jane Felicia.
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