Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has said God knows we needed something to distract us after the trauma of the last few weeks.
While speaking at the 2015 Fiji Sports Awards last night, Bainimarama highlighted that our 7s team delivered in spades with a nail biting, thrilling display of the skills at the Hong Kong 7s that has made them the best 7s side in the world.
He said all over the country, people were able to set aside their worries for a few precious moments as they cheered on.
He then spoke about a wonderful photo on Facebook of people watching the game on a television set perched high on a hill over the Yasawas.
Bainimarama said it captured perfectly the Fijian passion for rugby and its importance in our national life.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister said our athletes can lift our spirits.
He said the best of our men and women representing Fiji on the field brings us together as a country and demonstrates to our people what teamwork and hard work can accomplish.
He said their actions motivate us, their victories make us proud and their character on and off the field sets a standard that inspires us.
