Rakesa disappointed after being denied the chance to compete in the Shot Put F41

Paralympics

Rakesa disappointed after being denied the chance to compete in the Shot Put F41

By Shanil Singh

30/08/2021

Team Fiji Paralympic athlete Iosefo Rakesa. [Image: FASANOC]

Team Fiji Paralympic athlete Iosefo Rakesa was denied the chance to compete in the Shot Put F41 category earlier in the day due to a technical timeout.

Rakesa says he is disappointed but will not let this dampen his spirits.

The 25 year old is now focusing on his second event, the Javelin F41 final which is this Saturday.

Meanwhile, Inosi Bulimairewa will compete in the Javelin F64 at 10 tonight.

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