NZ to oppose Fiji’s reinstatement

New Zealand plans to oppose a bid to get Fiji reinstated to the Commonwealth Games, if it is raised as expected, during a meeting of the Commonwealth Group of leaders.  

According to Pacnews, Malayasia is understood to be planning to lobby the Commonwealth heads of government meeting currently underway in Trindad and Tabago, to allow Fiji to compete in next year's games in Delhi, India.

NZ Prime Minister John Key said he would oppose it and he doubted there would be widespread support for the move adding he is was not aware of any other pacific countries that would back it.

FAASNOC President Vidya Larkhan earlier stated that the last decision that will allow Fiji to participate in the games is the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.