Natabua High School will rely on former Suva Grammar School sprinter Iliesa Namosimalua to put his magic touch into their athletics teams as they gear up for the Coca Cola Games.
Namosimalua was one of the stars of Suva Grammar in 2007 and 2008 when he combined well with Niko Verekauta to win the Boys division title.
But now he’s at the Natabua and teaching the athletes how it’s done and what is needed to win the Gold Medal in big events.
Team manager, Ashok Goundar said that under Namosimalua=s guidance, the athletes have been focusing on specific areas.
He added that the fifty one strong squad is confident of bagging a total of twelve gold medals.
Last year Natabua bagged four Gold medals in the Boys division and 2 Gold medals in the girls Division.
They will be fielding athletes like Alisha Dickson who set a new zonal record of in junior girls 400 metres at the zone two weeks ago.
The Coca Cola Games will be held at the TFL National Stadium starting at 9am on Friday.
Natabua to rely on former SGS sprinter
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