Fiji Athletics Association Secretary, Albert Miller has confirmed that the main aim of having the National Athletics Championships is to prepare a squad for next year’s Pacific Games.
Miller said he is happy that American College students, Eugene Vollmer and Milika Tuivanuavou are in Fiji to prove their selection into the squad.
Meanwhile, Coca Cola Games Blue Ribbon champions, Mataiasi Savou and 400 metres champions, Lepani Naivalu will not be part of the competition today as they are in the Suva Grammar Under-19 team, that is taking part in the Southern Schools rugby tournament today.
Miller said they respect the boys decision, but they should be made aware that they will not be considered for selection, if they do not attend today’s meet.
The National Athletics Championship kicks off at 9am today at the TFL stadium in the 400 meters event.
Miller happy with overseas based atheletes
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