We should expect more overseas coaches for different sports in Fiji.
This is after a major initiative was announced in the 2014 National Budget to assist the sporting bodies in the country.
$2 million is allocated for the “Engagement of Overseas Coaches Program” to recruit international coaches to help develop Fijian athletes and improve Fiji’s international and regional rankings.
Permanent Secretary for Finance and FRU chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said this is great news not only for rugby but for other sports as well.
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said sporting bodies can submit applications that will be assessed on merit.
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Any corporate entity that provides additional funding to help recruit international coaches will receive a 150 percent tax deduction on contributions between $100,000 and $200,000.
Story by: Akuila Cama
