Students test time before big Games

Primary school athletes from Suva and other parts of the country gathered at the Nation­al Stadium last Saturday to test their times ahead of the national primary schools competi­tion.

The meet, organised by Athletics Fiji, was the opening event of the 2026-27 season.

Athletics Fiji coach Bola Tafo'ou said it would be the only meet held this month.

"It was to cater for the primary school athletes who are preparing for the Tuckers Games at the end of this month," Tafo'ou said.

"It's a good sign, good turnout, and not only by the primary school but secondary school athletes too.

"We had Nasinu and Ratu Kadavulevu School who are already preparing for Cokes next year, - and we have our open athletes who are already competing."

Tafo'ou said athletes from Nadi and Naitasiri also attended the meet.

"Most of these people are just there to test their time. I know most of the coaches have brought just to come and check what is the training like so far on the tracks and where they stand now."

The two-day Tuckers Games will be held at the National Stadium at the end of the month.