Krishna aims to coach Skipper team
“I love to be part of this sport, from here I will share it with the students back at school. My love for rugby began when I was growing up in Natabua and there are a lot of iTaukeis who I played with as a hobby. I do see more iTaukei in rugby and perhaps I want to join their ranks.”
Saturday 06 September 2025 | 00:00
Shaneel Krishna was among the participants that received their coaching certificates at the Ratsun Hotel in Nadi on September 4, 2025.
Photo: Waisea Nasokia
School teacher Shaneel Krishna has set his goal to one day coach a provincial team playing in the Skipper Cup competition.
The 22-year-old was part of the 24 participants that completed their GiR PLUS Coach training certificate course at the Ratsun Hotel in Nadi on Thursday night.
“I want to one day coach a provincial team,” he told SUNsports.
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“It is a long road, but I had to start one day and it is now. The approach ensures that coaches undergo comprehensive training, not just in rugby but also in safeguarding, gender equality and life skills facilitation.
“These structured sessions combine practical rugby practice with discussions on respect and equality, fostering a holistic development environment.”
Krishna hails from Natabua in Lautoka. He attended Saru MGM School and Lautoka Andhra Sangam College.
He teaches at Narere Primary School in Nasinu.
“I love to be part of this sport, from here I will share it with the students back at school. My love for rugby began when I was growing up in Natabua and there are a lot of iTaukeis who I played with as a hobby. I do see more iTaukei in rugby and perhaps I want to join their ranks.”
Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru said the programme exemplifies our collective commitment to empowering youths, promoting gender equality, and harnessing sport as a platform for positive change.
