Pacific Games

Waqainabete siblings proud of Fiji colours
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Waqainabete siblings proud of Fiji colours

“It is really cool to represent my country at the Pacific Games, wearing the Fiji colours, it is a lot of hardwork...

Solevu to Debut at Pacific Games
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Solevu to Debut at Pacific Games

Solevu started playing for Striders and was drafted into the Fijiana squad after a sevens tournament in Sigatoka. Sh...

Team Fiji Athletes Undergo Final Medical Checkup for Pacific Games
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Team Fiji Athletes Undergo Final Medical Checkup for Pacific Games

“These athletes’ names have been given to the (Pacific) Games Council. These athletes are going and it is import...

Vidya Lakhan Refutes Sports Ministers Claims
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Vidya Lakhan Refutes Sports Ministers Claims

"I blame the advisors and the persons who write the minister's speech is providing the minister with wrong information."

Boletakanakadavu Records Personal Best Time In Budapest
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Boletakanakadavu Records Personal Best Time In Budapest

The 18-year-old is also likely to represent Fiji in the Pacific games held in the Solomon Islands from November 19 t...

Long Distance Running To Start Again
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Long Distance Running To Start Again

“Our main objective is to help our Fijian brothers and sisters live a healthy life style,” he said.

Netball Fiji’s Top Bench Official Attends PacificAus Sport Series
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Netball Fiji’s Top Bench Official Attends PacificAus Sport Series

Netball Fiji’s most accredited bench official, Ruci Camaito­ga, will represent Fiji at the 2023 PacificAus Sport ...

Three Trials For The Pacific Games: Miller
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Three Trials For The Pacific Games: Miller

The cancellation of the men’s open 400 metres hurdles at the Easter athletics championship will not affect Fiji’...

Nine Clubs Feature In First Takayawa Cup
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Nine Clubs Feature In First Takayawa Cup

About nine clubs participated at the inaugural Takayawa Cup competition at the National Judo Centre in Nabua today.

Samuela Bulai A Great Athelete Until The End: Rodan
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Samuela Bulai A Great Athelete Until The End: Rodan

“He won numerous medals for Fiji and I was fortunate to accompany him to numerous games where he set an excellent ...

Damodar City Aquatic Centre Closure Hinders The Pacific Games Preparations
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Damodar City Aquatic Centre Closure Hinders The Pacific Games Preparations

The one pool is the only pool in the country that is the world swimming body’s (FINA) standard however the facilit...

Fiji Ready For New Caledonia: Hughes
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Fiji Ready For New Caledonia: Hughes

The Fiji women’s basketball team is in a good position for today’s game against New Caledonia in the FIBA Melane...

Academy Planned For Lautoka Swimmers
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Academy Planned For Lautoka Swimmers

In a move to help Lautoka-based swimmers prepare well for future swimming tournaments, discussions are un­derway fo...

Savusavu, A Place to Wind Down: Meghji
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Savusavu, A Place to Wind Down: Meghji

Romit Meghji is the Director of P Meghji Group of Companies.

Fiji Could Bid To Host Fourth Pacific Games
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Fiji Could Bid To Host Fourth Pacific Games

Fiji has hosted three Games in 1963, 1979 and 2003, which was known then as the South Pacific Games (SPG).

Baleitamavua Hooked To Sports
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Baleitamavua Hooked To Sports

The Touch Rugby player has represented the country at the Fiji Caps Trans-Tasman, 2019 World Cup and the Pacific Gam...

Mudunasoko’s Time Gets Closer To Wind’s
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Mudunasoko’s Time Gets Closer To Wind’s

“No one in my family has ever represented Fiji in swimming, or any other sport. “So I will try my best to go...

Reifa Takes Marist’s Principal’s Award, Tops Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Subjects While Yalimaiwai Gets Dux
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Reifa Takes Marist’s Principal’s Award, Tops Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Subjects While Yalimaiwai Gets Dux

Reifa is originally from Naikeleyaga, Kabara Lau. His family resides in Nadi and he has been living away from home a...

I Still Have It, Says Banuve
Pacific Games

I Still Have It, Says Banuve

“It is the toughest Pacific Games that I’ve ever been to, every islander improved and the sprinters are a lot fa...

Pacific Games Council To Review Transgender Issue
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Pacific Games Council To Review Transgender Issue

This comes after New Zealand transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard won gold in the women’s +87kg category. Hubba...

Pacific Games: Fiji Women Wins Historic Gold In First 3×3 Basketball Competition
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Pacific Games: Fiji Women Wins Historic Gold In First 3×3 Basketball Competition

Team captain Mickaelar Mendez was emotional after the 10-minute game and dedicated the win to her team.

Elenani Tinai: My Parents Kept Me Going
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Elenani Tinai: My Parents Kept Me Going

Tinai won four of the seven events – 100m hurdles, shot-put, 200m and the long jump.

Banuve Tabakaucoro  Tells Of His Race Plan
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Banuve Tabakaucoro Tells Of His Race Plan

Tabakaucoro successfully defended his title stopping the clock at 20.87s.

Banuve Completes ‘Triple-Double’ With 200m Win At Pacific Games
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Banuve Completes ‘Triple-Double’ With 200m Win At Pacific Games

“Just working on that first 150m, I was waiting, I was waiting on him - but he just couldn’t get me today.

Transgender Athletes At The Pacific Games
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Transgender Athletes At The Pacific Games

While New Zealand transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has returned home with a gold medal from the women’s +87...

Pacific Games: Narayan Win Silver In Taekwando Event
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Pacific Games: Narayan Win Silver In Taekwando Event

“I really need to work hard. I played Australia’s number one and I gave my 100 percent but this tournament has t...

Pacific Games: Abrupt End To Hill’s Campaign
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Pacific Games: Abrupt End To Hill’s Campaign

The clash left his opponent with an open cut above the right eye in the second round, section manager Tulele Logavat...

Pacific Games: Glen Kable Shoots For Gold
Pacific Games

Pacific Games: Glen Kable Shoots For Gold

Missing a one shot cost Fiji Shooting Association founder and shooter Glen Kable the opportunity to defend his gold ...

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