The Fiji Men's and Women's Under 19 Basketball teams is all geared up for the Pacific Youth Basketball Championship which starts in Melbourne this Saturday.
Both teams presented their i-tatau to the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau this morning and look confident of a good outing after receiving $15,000 from the Government.
Women's team captain, Grace Taito said they finished 3rd in the last Championship and this time the aim is to finish in the top two.
Both teams depart for Australia on Friday morning.
The Women's team will play its first match against Guam 2.30pm on Monday while the Men's team will play New Caledonia at 4.30pm.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo