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Dakuwaqa says his Olympic gold medal went missing from his home

Dakuwaqa says his Olympic gold medal went missing from his home
Fiji 7s player Masivesi Dakuwaqa with his gold medal after winning at the Rio Olympics (Photo: FRU).

Police have not identified any suspects in the case regarding Fiji 7s player Masivesi Dakuwaqa’s Olympic gold medal that was allegedly stolen from his home in Waqadra, Nadi last week.

Dakuwaqa has said the person who allegedly stole his medal was known to him.

Dakuwaqa told Fijivillage that he always kept his gold medal in his room.

He confirms that there were some visitors at his house last Tuesday however he was out.

When he arrived home on Wednesday morning, his mother asked him about his medal.

He says he then realized that his medal was missing from its case in his room.

Dakuwaqa says they then started searching for the gold medal in the house however they could not find it.

He says that his room was not locked and he suspects that someone broke into the house.

Namaka Police confirm an official complaint was filed at the station at 8.50am yesterday.

Masivesi Dakuwaqa was a shadow player for the Fiji 7s team to the Rio Olympics Men’s 7s competition and replaced Savenaca Rawaca when he was injured.

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