Namakoli of Natabua dedicates 1,500 metres inter gold medal win to parents and supporters

Savenaca Namakoli of Natabua High School who won gold in the intermediate boys 1,500 metres event at the Coca-Cola Games has dedicated the win to his parents and supporters.

While speaking to fijivillage News after the win, Namakoli says he has been preparing for the race for the past one month.

Namakoli has also thanked head coach Waliki Satakala for training him every day.

Rosivela Matanimeke of Waidina Secondary has won silver while Akaash Singh of Khalsa College walked away with the bronze medal.

Meanwhile, Lilieta Buna of Thomas Baker Secondary School has won gold in the intermediate girls 1,500 metres, Gladness Simpson of Ratu Luke Secondary won the silver while Akeneta Lutu of Lomaivuna High School has settled for bronze.

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