MGM girls maintain lead, Grammar leads boys division

MGM girls maintain lead, Grammar leads boys division

By Vijay Narayan , Navitalai Naivalurua
Thursday 02/05/2024

Suva Grammar School is leading the fijivillage 2024 Coca Cola Games boys division medal tally with 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze.

Defending champion, Marist is in second place with 2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.

Queen Victoria School is in third place with 2 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze.

In the girls division, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School is leading with 5 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals.

Ratu Sukuna Memorial School is in second place with 3 gold and 1 bronze.

Suva Grammar School is in third place with 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze.

Saint Joseph’s Secondary School is in fourth place with 2 gold medals.

Defending champion, Adi Cakobau School is in fifth place 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.

Day 2 of the Coke Games starts at 8.30am tomorrow with the 3,000 metres.

The 200 metres heats start at 8.50am, the 800 metres heats start at 11.05am, the 4x400 metres heats start at 12.40pm and the 400 metres finals start at 3pm tomorrow. You can follow our coverage on our website and app, fijivillage.

You can also relive all the events from the Coke Games by watching our fijivillage Re-Live videos on our website.

Stay with fijivillage for the running medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field events, and all the interviews with the winning athletes.


MGM’s Nasilivata and Serevi take gold and silver in 100mtrs sub junior

Marist’s Tuvusa and Sukanaivalu take gold in sub junior and junior 100 mts
By Vijay Narayan
Thursday 02/05/2024
MGM’s Sera Nasilivata took out the gold medal while Charlotte Serevi took the silver medal.

Mahatma Gandhi High School has clinched gold and silver in the sub junior 100 metres final of the 2024 Coca Cola Games.

MGM’s Sera Nasilivata took out the gold medal while Charlotte Serevi took the silver medal.

Adi Cakobau School Mereadani Navele took the bronze medal.

Othniel Tuvusa won the first gold medal for defending champion, Marist Brothers High School in the sub-junior boys 100 metres final clocking a time of 11.6 seconds.

Junior Luke of MGM High won the silver while Isimeli Raibevu of Queen Victoria School won the bronze medal.

Marist athlete Haggai Sukanaivalu then won gold in the junior boys 100 metres final with a time of 11.24 seconds.

Vailato Qumutia of RKS settled for silver while Suva Grammar’s Jolame Suguturaga took bronze.

Losana Lakai of Suva Grammar won gold in the junior girls 100 metres with a time of 12.99 seconds.

Elizabeth Colata of MGM High took the silver and Salaseini Logavatu of Swami Vivekananda College claimed bronze.



Nikolau wins gold for Holy Cross in senior girls javelin

She dedicates her win to all the people of Taveuni
By Navitalai Naivalurua
Thursday 02/05/2024
Holy Cross College athlete from Taveuni, Miliakere Nikolau has won gold

Holy Cross College athlete from Taveuni, Miliakere Nikolau has won gold in the senior girls javelin.

The Year 13 student says what motivated her to win a medal is that she wants to leave a great legacy at the school before moving on to tertiary studies next year.

Nikolau says although none of her family members came to watch her at the Coke Games, she knows they will be cheering back in Taveuni after she won gold.

She adds that her gold medal is dedicated to all the people in Taveuni, especially her family.



St Joseph’s Lagi dedicates gold medal win to her mother

By Rashika Kumar, Alipate Narawa
Thursday 02/05/2024
Adi Kula Lagi

Adi Kula Lagi, who has won gold in the senior girls triple jump event for Saint Joseph's Secondary School has dedicated her win to her mother.

In an interview with fijivillage News, Lagi says they had to get up at 3.30am for training at 4am at the HFC Bank Stadium.

With the Oceania Athletics Championships coming up and the announcement of the Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics team, Lagi says she hopes she gets picked.

She says if selected, she will be working on her techniques.

Meanwhile, Adi Keva Inoke of Christian Mission Fellowship College won silver while Akanise Coa won bronze for Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School.

You can also relive all the events from the Coke Games by watching our fijivillage Re-Live videos on our website. Stay with fijivillage for the running medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field events, and all the interviews with the winning athletes.



Man arrested at HFC Bank Stadium with dried leaves believed to be marijuana

By Rashika Kumar
Thursday 02/05/2024

A 40-year-old man has been arrested at the HFC Bank Stadium after he was allegedly found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana.

Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations, Livai Driu is warning everyone to keep the Coca-Cola Games clean and drug free.

He says anyone thinking of sneaking drugs into the games venue should think twice, as officers from the Fiji Detector Dog Unit and Police Dog Unit are conducting checks at the points of entries and inside the stadium.

ACP Driu says spot checks will be conducted throughout the day to ensure the safety of athletes, students and those who want to enjoy the games.



Major tussle expected in 100mtrs senior boys final

By Vijay Narayan
Thursday 02/05/2024

A major tussle is expected in the senior boys 100 metres final after Queen Victoria School sprinter, Senirusi Rauqe clocked the fastest time in his heat with a time of 10.74 seconds while last year’s winner, Suva Grammar School sprinter, Semisi Caginivalu clocked the fastest time in his heat when he stopped the clock at 10.84 seconds.

However Grammar’s Aisake Manna is also pushing hard as he had the second fastest time at 10.80 seconds.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School’s, Ratu Penaia Ramasirai clocked 11.06 seconds, Josevani Ramaraca finished with a time of 11.19 seconds in his heat, Marist’s Ravuama Latilevu is through to the final after clocking 11.06 seconds and Isimeli Tuvusa won his heat with a time of 11.31 seconds.

Inoke Bera from Labasa College is also in the final after clocking a time of 11.47 seconds.

The 100 metres finals will start at 3.55pm today.

You can follow our coverage on our website and app, fijivillage.

You can also relive all the events from the Coke Games by watching our fijivillage Re-Live videos on our website.

Stay with fijivillage for the running medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field events, and all the interviews with the winning athletes.



Sakiusa Sokotukivei wins gold for Naiyala High School

By Iliana Biutu, Jerry Ligairi
Thursday 02/05/2024
Sakiusa Sokotukivei wins gold in the Senior Boys Shot Put for Naiyala HIgh School

Sakiusa Sokotukivei has won a gold medal for the senior boys shot put after a throw of 13.29 metres for Naiyala High School from Tailevu in the 2024 Coca-Cola Games.

Sokotukivei says the students and teachers have sacrificed their time during the training and preparation for the Coke Games and he is dedicating the win to his school.

You can follow our coverage on our website and app, fijivillage.

The 400 metres heats start this hour while the 100 metres finals start at 3.55pm today.

You can also relive all the events from the Coke Games by watching our fijivillage Re-Live videos on our website.

Stay with fijivillage for the running medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field events, and all the interviews with the winning athletes.



Jacobina Baleinacasau of Bucalevu wins gold in junior girls high jump

By Jerry Ligairi, Karishma Kumari
Thursday 02/05/2024

Jacobina Baleinacasau of Bucalevu Secondary School has won a gold in the junior girls high jump for the 2024 Coca-Cola Games.

Baleinacasau jumped a height of 1.47 metres.

Ledua Vosaniloloma of Xavier College won silver while Joanna Lalavanua of Tavua College took the bronze.

You can follow our coverage on our website and app, fijivillage.

The 100-metre heats are currently underway, the 400-metre heats start at 1.20pm while the 100-metre finals start at 3.55pm today.

You can also relive all the events from the Coke Games by watching our fijivillage Re-Live videos on our website.

Stay with fijivillage for the running medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field events, and all the interviews with the winning athletes.



David Savea of Rotuma High wins gold in junior boys shot put

By Karishma Kumari, Jerry Ligairi
Thursday 02/05/2024
David Savea of Rotuma High has won gold in the junior boys shot put for the 2024 Coca Cola Games

David Savea of Rotuma High has won gold in the junior boys shot put for the 2024 Coca Cola Games.

Savea who threw a distance of 14.43 metres says last year he participated in the shot put but did not make it to the top 8.

He says he is here to represent his country and his school from Rotuma and with his techniques and training, he has managed to win a gold medal.

Meanwhile, Isikeli Verevukivuki of Marist Brothers High School took the silver medal while Mikaele Solomoni settled for the bronze medal.

You can also relive all the events from the Coke Games by watching our fijivillage Re-Live videos on our website. Stay with fijivillage for the running medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field events, and all the interviews with the winning athletes.



Maryann Macedru of St Joseph's breaks intermediate girls shot put record

By Navitalai Naivalurua
Thursday 02/05/2024
Maryann Macedru of St Joseph's Secondary School has broken the intermediate girls shot put record

Maryann Macedru of St Joseph's Secondary School has broken the intermediate girls shot put record set by Adi Cakobau School athlete Sereseini Savui in 2007.

The old record stood at 12.52 metres and Macedru threw a distance of 13.27 metres today.

Macedru says she is grateful to God for providing her with the strength to compete and also to come out victorious.

She has dedicated her win to her parents, the SJSS students and supporters.



MGM girls Coa, Sanday, Kalouniviti and Rabaleira win gold

By Vijay Narayan
Thursday 02/05/2024

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School has had a bullet start in the 2024 Coca Cola Games as they have taken an early lead on the fijivillage medal tally.

Akanise Coa of MGM has won gold in the senior girls long jump, Domitila Naita of Adi Cakobau School has taken the silver while Helen Nabeca of Niusawa Secondary School from Taveuni is taking home the bronze.

MGM’s Leila Sanday has also taken the gold medal in the intermediate girls triple jump.

Losana Ann Marie Cakau of Suva Grammar settled for silver while Unaisi Draunibaka of ACS took the bronze.

Elizabeth Kalouniviti of MGM won the intermediate girls 1,500 metres.

Semati Rawata Koro of Naitasiri Secondary School won the silver medal while Katarina Naeva of Namosi Secondary won bronze.

Earlier today, Resina Rabaleira of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School won the first gold medal of the 2024 Coca Cola Games after winning the 1,500 metres sub junior girls division.

Losalini Kocawa of Napuka Secondary School settled for the silver medal while Anna Camasei of International School Suva took home the bronze.

Queen Victoria School’s Soropepeli Nakasava won the 1,500 metres sub junior boys gold medal.

Natabua High School’s Emosi Baledrokadroka is taking home the silver while Ratu Filimoni Nawawabalavu of Thomas Baker Secondary School from Navosa settled for the bronze medal. You can follow our coverage on our website and app, fijivillage.

The 100 metres heats are currently underway, the 400 metres heats start at 1.20pm while the 100 metres finals start at 3.55pm today.

Stay with fijivillage for the running medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field events, and all the interviews with the winning athletes.



Kurisaru wins 100 metres heats in style after her mother’s funeral this week

By Vijay Narayan
Thursday 02/05/2024
A brave 14 year old, Lice Kurisaru of Adi Cakobau School qualifies for the 100 metres Sub Junior Finals.

A brave 14 year old, Lice Kurisaru of Adi Cakobau School, who had the funeral of her mother and former sprinter, Alena Vadrasamu this week, had a great run in the sub junior girls 100 metres heats today and won in style to qualify for this afternoon’s finals.

Kurisaru kept her composure wearing black arm bands during the race and will compete with Suliana Bai of Suva Grammar School and Charlotte Serevi from MGM who are favourites in the 100 metres final later today.

Lice and Adi Cakobau School will no doubt be remembering Vadrasamu who passed away over the weekend after a long battle with cancer.

Vadrasamu was laid rest to rest yesterday.

Her daughter is also taking part in the 200 metres and 4x100 metres relay events.

The late Vadrasamu was part of the record-breaking 4×100 metres senior girls ACS relay team with Sera Tuinalase, Kelera Tabakaucoro and Alisi Naqiri in the 2008 Coca Cola Games.

The record of 49.14 seconds still stands.

The 100 metres sub junior girls final will be held at 3.55pm today.



Bulikiobo wins gold for Holy Cross

Tabuyawa of Naitasiri Secondary wins first gold
By Iliana Biutu, Vijay Narayan
Thursday 02/05/2024
Peni Bulikiobo from Holy Cross College and Rusila Tabuyawa of Naitasiri Secondary won the first gold medal for the Senior Boys and Girls 1500m events

Peni Bulikiobo from Holy Cross College in Taveuni is taking home the gold medal after winning the 1,500 metres senior boys event today.

Abaramo Ratucove of Marist took the silver medal while Mesulame Tora of Nasesevia Secondary settled for bronze.

Rusila Tabuyawa of Naitasiri Secondary won the first gold medal for her school in the 1,500 metres senior girls.

Kuini Valebuliti of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School settled for the silver medal while Mereisi Radinisuva of Dawasamu Secondary School took the bronze.



MGM’s Resina Rabaleira wins first gold medal in 2024 Coke Games

Nakasava of QVS takes gold in 1,500m sub junior boys
By Vijay Narayan
Thursday 02/05/2024
Queen Victoria School’s Soropepeli Nakasava won the 1,500 metres sub junior boys gold medal and Resina Rabaleira of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School has won gold.

Resina Rabaleira of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School has won the first gold medal of the 2024 Coca Cola Games after winning the 1,500 metres sub junior girls division.

Losalini Kocawa of Napuka Secondary School settled for the silver medal while Anna Camasei of International School Suva took hme the bronze.

Meanwhile Queen Victoria School’s Soropepeli Nakasava won the 1,500 metres sub junior boys gold medal.

Stay with fijivillage for the running medal tally updates, all the results from the tracks and the field events, and all the interviews with the winning athletes.

Natabua High School’s Emosi Baledrokadroka is taking home the silver while Ratu Filimoni Nawawabalavu of Thomas Baker Secondary School from Navosa settled for the bronze medal. You can follow our coverage on our website and app, fijivillage.

The 1,500 metres event is currently underway.

The 100 metres heats start at 10.33am, the 400 metres heats start at 1.20pm while the 100 metres finals start at 3.55pm today.


Vani Kutalele of Ratu Luke Secondary from Bua wins gold

Jale Raikatalau of RKS wins gold
By Iliana Biutu
Thursday 02/05/2024
Vani Kutalele of Ratu Luke Memorial School from Bua wins gold and Jale Raikatalau of Ratu Kadavulevu School won gold

Vani Kutalele of Ratu Luke Memorial School from Bua is taking home the gold medal in the 1,500 metres junior girls.

Kutalele had a memorable run at the HFC Bank Stadium.

Dilewanirabe Ditukana of Ahmadiya Muslim College got the silver medal while Milika Lewairavu of MGM High settled for the bronze medal.

Jale Raikatalau of Ratu Kadavulevu School won gold in the 1,500 metres junior boys division.

Navitalai Verenakau of Saint Vincent College settled for silver while Ravishek Kumar of Nukuloa College takes home the bronze medal

Rosivela Matanimeke of Saint Vincent College in Tailevu has won gold after coming first in the 1,500 metres intermediate boys division.

Waisale Tagivetaua of Queen Victoria School settled for silver while Orisi Bukasiga walked away with the bronze medal.



Ratu Finau School receives timely sponsorship from ex-scholars

By Iliana Biutu
Thursday 02/05/2024
Ratu Finau Secondary School athletics team from Lakeba

The Ratu Finau Secondary School athletics team from Lakeba, Lau has received a timely boost of $2,000 for the 2024 Coca-Cola Games.

Former Fiji rep, Tevita Tuiloa handed over the funds from the ex-scholars and supporters of the school, who have a total of 12 athletes in this year’s games.

The team manager and school assistant principal, Viliame Katina says their participation has been made possible through the support from the ex-scholars.

Katina says the plan for the school this year is to balance their school curriculum with other extra curricular activities.



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