“Our preliminary review shows that our sport faces a major spike in costs. We had a look, and our increase is around 150 per cent.

Five of Fiji’s top athletes have been awarded prestigious Olympic Solidarity Scholarships by the International Olympic Committee as they begin preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

National Federations have strongly objected to a proposed increase in facility rates by the Fiji Sports Council, warning it could severely impact grassroots and national sporting programmes.

Fiji strengthens anti-doping push

“My late father often told me to keep on working and stiving for the best,” Gloria said.

Questions sent to board chairman Peniasi Sokia last Friday remain unanswered.