The Gau athletes are the surprise leaders in both the girls and boys divisions on the opening day of the FMF Chow Games.

Gau dominated the 1500 meters winning gold in the U-13 and U-14 grades in both divisions.

Nadi won the first gold medal this morning in the 1500 meters in the U-12 grade.

Defending champion Suva is expected to come out firing in the afternoon during the finals of the 75 and 200 meters finals.

Looking at the medal tally, Gau leads in the girls with 2 gold with Nadi in second place with 1 gold.

Gau also leads the boys division with 2 gold and Koro is in second spot with 1 gold.

The FMF Chow Games continues at the TFL Stadium with the finals starting at 1pm.