Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
21 April, 2026, 7:20 pm
Central - 24°C Rain
IN DEPTH
21 April, 2026, 7:20 pm Central - 24°C Rain

First wave of athletes and officials depart for Pacific Games

First wave of athletes and officials depart for Pacific Games

By Alipate Narawa
14/11/2023
Source: Team Fiji

142 athletes and officials will be leaving our shores today for the Pacific Games 2023 in Honiara.

The team that left this morning includes Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Archery, Basketball, Weightlifting and Volleyball.

There is another flight this afternoon at 3pm for the Medical and Physio team, Rugby League, Football, Table Tennis, Rugby 7s and Karate.

The team that left this morning thanked Fiji Airways flight attendant Avikash Lal for looking after them on the flight. Lal is a fellow athlete and will be competing in athletics next week.

Lal will take part in the 5,000 metres, 10,000 metres and the half marathon which is 21,000 metres.

A few sports start this Friday including Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis and Football.

The Pacific Games officially start this Sunday and end on December 2nd, 2023.

fijivillage Sports sponsored by Kasabias, FNPF and TFL

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Police assisted by RFMF officials to source statements and information after Vakarisi's death
Police investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department have been assisted by officials from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, with rega...
1 hour ago
LATEST NEWS
Heavy Rain Alert for Fiji Group, Vunaniu Flats in Serua flooded
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the entire Fiji Group.The Nadi Weather Office says a weak trough of low pressure with associated cloud, ...
41 minutes ago

Police seek constitutional amendments for use of force, warrantless searches and armouries
The Fiji Police Force is proposing the strengthening of police independence in the Constitution by ensuring the Commissioner is operationally ...
2 hours ago

TFL's former Manager Treasury and Finance Controller agree that payments made to Kaba's company were legitimate
Former Manager Treasury for Telecom Fiji Limited, Samuel Brown and Financial Controller, Ashika Nandani agree that $766,327.22 was a legitimate ...
2 hours ago

Police yet to confirm details of alleged offence of Samabula officers
Police are yet to confirm the details of the alleged offence of the Samabula Police Station officers accused of corruption and abuse of office in ...
2 hours ago

Police have cleared the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge after vehicle accident
Police have cleared the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge, and traffic has returned to normal following an accident involving two vehicles. There were no ...
4 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Drug lord Jone Vakarisi dies in military custody as investigations find unauthorised weapons outside RFMF inventory
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custoday, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 RFMF personnel remains in military ...
9 hours ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
10 hours ago

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's State Funeral
Ratu Epeli was a highly respected Fijian chief and a people’s President as many would remember him on many occasions walking on the streets of Suva ...
5 days ago

TOP