Tripple N Zone blue ribbon champion Tevita Nalovo is one of the front runners to win the 100 metre senior boys final in the Coca-Cola Games this year.

The Sila Central College student showed he has what it takes to be among the best during the Zone meet, when he won the gold medal in the time of 10.8 seconds.

Nalovo's time is just 0.03 seconds away from the national Coca-Cola record held by Viliame Nasuku in the time of 10.5 seconds.

He is expected to face strong competition from Suva Grammar's Mataiasi Savou and Sireli Degei, Natabua High School's Alfred Smith and QVS's Jolame Waqavonovono.

Nalovo is also gunning for a gold medal in the 200 metres where he will have to beat the likes of Isoa Me and Marist Brothers High School Pio Cerecere.

The Coca-Cola Games will kick-off at the TFL Stadium on the 1st of May.