It was Fiji's gold medalist and Adi Cakobau School student, Akesa Drotini's day as she took out the first gold medal of the Coca Cola Light Games this morning.
Drotini took gold in the 1500m Open Girls event, beating her main rival from Wainimala Secondary, Nohela Taqai, who had a better time in the zone competition earlier this month.
Drotini told FijiVillage that she had focused on beating Taqai and winning the 1500m gold, although it is not her favourite event.
She is also confident to bring in another gold medal for ACS in the 3000m final tomorrow morning.
A.D: I plan to pass Nohela because she beat me in the Easter Games.
Q: Tomorrow you’ll be taking part in the 3000m confident of another gold medal for ACS
A.D: Yes.
According to the FijiVillage medal tally, ACS leads with 1 gold. Wainimala Secondary is in second place with 1 silver and Nadogo Secondary is third with 1 bronze.
In the boys division, Nadroga Arya is leading with 1 gold and 1 silver, Nadarivatu Secondary and DAV College of Ba are tied at second place with 1 gold each.
Roneel Lal reports from the National Sports Stadium.
“As expected, the first Gold of the 2008 Coca Cola Light Games went to Adi Cakobau Schools’ Akesa Drotini, who went to the 1500m Open Girls’ event. There was strong challenge put up in that race against Drotini by Nohela Taqai from Wainimala Secondary School, who bagged the silver medal. Akesa finished the race in 5m 7s, which is well outside her best personal time. Looking at the 1500m Junior Boys’ Event. – the first and gold went to Nadarivatu Secondary School Peni Ketewai taking gold for Nadarivatu Secondary School in the 1500m event. The silver and second place to Ajeshwar Singh of Cuvu College, while Waisea Lovolovo of Nasikawa Vision from Nadrogo took out the third and bronze medal in the 1500m Junior Boys’ event. In the Inter Boys’ 1500m event – the gold medal went to Koto Taivei of Nadroga Arya College, the second and silver went to Manueli Koroi Holy Cross College. And the bronze medal went to Sireli Sama of Gau Secondary School. While in the 1500 Senior Boys’ Event, which has just ended, the gold medal went to Jale Vota of DAV College in Ba, and second place and silver to Shamal Chand of Nadroga Arya College and third and bronze medal to Mario Senimoli of Namosi Secondary School.”
Drotini Bags First Gold
Related Stories
COMPOL urges Lagalaga Sanatan students to value discipline and education
Students of Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa have been reminded of the importance of education, discipline and obedience by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Tudravu spoke to the students during
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups and near
Warning letter written to Prof. Narsey – Acting AG
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says a strong warning letter has been written to Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey after he came out publicly with the Electoral Reform Commission report recommen
3 Fijian men from KVT gang in Sydney denied bail for AUD$12.5M drugs case
Three Fijians who are alleged to be associated with a gang supplying drugs in Sydney have been refused bail by the court. 28-year-old Eparama Nevale, 28-year-old William Ravoka, and 24-year-old George Sukanaivalu,
Proposed ‘People First’ submits application for registration
The Proposed ‘People First’ has submitted its application for registration to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Mataiciwa confirms that the FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s applica
Visitor arrivals on track for record year while sugar output drops
Visitor arrivals have recovered following a decline in the first quarter and based on current trends, Fiji is on track to achieve a third consecutive year of record visitor arrivals in 2025. While speaking on the p