I am lucky to have a mother who supported me in my 7s career – Tuivuaka

I am lucky to have a mother who supported me in my 7s career – Tuivuaka

By Iva Danford
Monday 09/08/2021
Asaeli Tuivuaka. [image: Getti Images]

Olympic gold medalist Asaeli Tuivuaka has paid tribute to his mother for always supporting him in his 7s career.

Growing up was not easy for Tuivuaka after losing his father when he was 14 and his mother looked after the whole family.

He says he is lucky to have a mother who took up that role and kept pushing and supporting him throughout his rugby career.

Tuivuaka says although he did not have a good education, he is thankful for the support of his family, village, friends and workmates that has enabled him to reach where he is now.

The 25-year-old from Namosi says he went to the Olympic Games to prove why the coaches have chosen him and also to show that hard work and determination is the key to becoming successful.

Tuivuaka began his rugby career with the St Gabriel Club from Nakavika village and later joined the Wardens 7s team because he was looking for employment.

He also featured for the local rugby 7s giants Tabadamu Rugby in some tournaments.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Free, fair and unregulated media is vital for genuine democracy—Prof. Prasad
A free, fair and unregulated media is absolutely vital for true and genuine democracy. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Bi...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
From Humble Beginnings to High-Tech Healing: PSH Hospitals Puts Fiji’s Health First
Fiji is experiencing a healthcare revolution, and at the heart of it all is Parvish Kumar—the visionary founder and CEO of Pacific Specialist ...
35 minutes ago

Billion dollar cruise ship arrives in Suva with more than a thousand visitors
Fiji is the go-to destination for Australian couple Robin Cooper and her husband, who arrived in Suva this morning via the billion-dollar cruise ...
1 hour ago

It was a deliberate attack to ruin my reputation and positions – Tabuya
It was a deliberate attack. The attacker's sole purpose was to publicly humiliate, to defame me, to crucify me, to morally judge me, to character ...
2 hours ago

4 to front court for alleged meth and marijuana possession in Vatuwaqa
The four men who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana during a drug raid at the Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa on Saturday have ...
2 hours ago

95 undersized mud crabs seized in Fisheries Ministry spot checks
The Ministry of Fisheries and the Fiji Navy confiscated 95 undersized mud crabs during enforcement spot checks in the Central Division following ...
2 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Health Minister Dr Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay ...
6 days ago

PM Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The in-depth interview will focus on many issues facing the ...
10 days ago

Perth 7s 2025
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side finished in 5th place at the HSBC Perth 7s after defeating France 17-5 in the 5th place ...
11 days ago

TOP