700 Secondary school students are set to take part in the Tuckers Ice Cream Fiji Secondary schools Basketball Championship next week.

Organisers have confirmed that 61 teams will take part in the Under 15, 17 and 19 grade competition from next Monday to Friday at the Vodafone Arena and the FMF Gymnasium.

Saint Thomas High school, Nasinu Secondary School, Ratu Sukuna Memorial School, Lelean Memorial School and Tilak High School are the newcomers in this years competition.

Meanwhile, Goodman Fielder today provided $20,000 sponsorship for the championship.

Story by: Dhanjay Deo