With major overseas sports tournaments coming up later this year and next year, the government has provided $4.6 million to support teams’ preparations and build ups.
This includes the support for the Vodafone Fiji Bati towards the Rugby League World Cup in October, Pacific Mini Games, Commonwealth Games and Rugby Sevens World Cup in July next year.
The government has given $2.9M to support the hosting of a number of international tournaments including the Oceania Men’s and Women’s 7s tournament, 2017 World Cardet Challenge(Table Tennis), Junior Pan Pacific Games (swimming), Fiji National Regional Games (Special Olympics) and the Vodafone Flying Fijians international test matches.
Another ongoing initiative that will be supported is the engagement of international coaches where $1.5 million has been allocated.
A total of $23.1 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Meanwhile, the government will continue its support towards the construction of rural sporting complex in Kadavu and Gau. $2.01 million was allocated for these projects.
