Fiji’s medal tally increases
Team Fiji's latest medal tally haul has increased after Weightlifting golden girl Ivy Shaw secured 2 bronze medals for Fiji in the 75 kg Snatch weight division. Team Fiji now has 12 gold, 9 silver and 19 bronze meda
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Team Fiji on track at Pacific Games
Team Fiji Secretary General Atma Maharaj said they are happy with what their athletes have achieved so far in the Pacific Games. Speaking from Samoa this morning, Maharaj said they are on track to achieve their targets.
Fiji now in second place
Team Fiji has jumped to second place on the official medal tally of the 2007 Pacific Games. They now have 12 gold, 7 silver and 16 bronze. Team Fiji managed to win 7 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze medals from yesterday'
Fiji Netball team to face Cook Islands
The Fiji Netball team goes up against a strong Cook Islands side in their last pool game today to determine the winner in Pool A. Team Fiji won convincingly in the last two matches after they thrashed Norfolk in their f
Flying Fijians receive shipment of dalo and casava
The FMF Flying Fijians have received confirmation that the shipment of dalo and cassava for the boys has finally arrived in France. Speaking to Village sports, HPU Manager Peter Murphy said the boys are excited and they
Fiji’s medal haul increases
Fiji's medal haul has increased and now stands at 9 gold, 4 silver and 10 bronze. Team Fiji's latest gold came from Shooting where Glen Kable, after disappointment of yesterday's "shoot-out" get to
Flying Fijians Look forward to moving down to the coast
After having spent two solid weeks in the mountains of St Affrique, the FMF Flying Fijians are looking forward to moving down to the coast in Moissac. Speaking to Village sports, HPU Manager Peter Murphy said that the w
Pickering qualifies for finals
Fiji swimming star Caroline Pickering may find it hard to win medals in the swimming competition today although she has qualified for the finals in the 50 meters backstroke and in the 200 meters freestyle. Swim team man
Fiji judokas expected to win more medals
Fiji judokas are expected to win more medals tonight after advancing into the semifinal stages. Team Fiji Secretary General Atma Maharaj is at the Judo competition in Samoa. Also, the Fiji Touch rugby side is throu
Vueti wins 3 gold medals in Pacific Games
Weightlifting golden boy, Josefa Vueti has won 3 Gold medals in his first competition outing in Samoa. Vueti won the Pacific Games gold in the 69kg "snatch" category while team mate Opetaia Nabukabuka settled
Caroline confident of more gold medals
Pacific Games 100 metres Freestyle Gold medalist and record holder, Caroline Puamau is confident that after winning in the finals last night, she can also pull through in the 50 metres backstroke and 200 metres freestyle
Flying Fijians into “Focus Stage”
The FMF Flying Fijians 15's team is now going into the "focus stage" and feel that the two warm-up matches against FC Auch and Albi has given them a fair idea on the areas that need improvements. When ask
Team Fiji lies in 4th place at Pac Games
Team Fiji lies in 4th place on the official medal tally after day Two of the Pacific Games competition in Samoa. They managed to win 5 gold, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals from Judo, Swimming, Weightlifting and Shooting.
Bulikiobo Qualifies for Olympics
2003 SPG Sprint Queen Makelesi Bulikiobo is the first athlete from Fiji to qualify for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Bulikiobo recorded a qualifying time at the World Athletics Championship in Osaka. She competed in the w
Bulikiobo Qualifies for Olympics
2003 SPG Sprint Queen Makelesi Bulikiobo is the first athlete from Fiji to qualify for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Bulikiobo recorded a qualifying time at the World Athletics Championship in Osaka. She competed in the w
22 Gold Medals at Stake
22 gold medals will be at stake when the Pacific Games proper begins today in Samoa. The Judo competition will have 8 gold in the men's and women's division and our best hope in the women's division is Japan
No Last Minute Call Up for Caucau
The FMF Flying Fijians have not and will not call in Rupeni Caucau in case of a serious injury in France during the World Cup. A lot has been said about Filimoni Delasau being hospitalized before the team left for Franc
Flying Fijians missing out on Dalo, Cassava
The FMF Flying Fijians 15's team has been missing out on having their meals without cassava and dalo at the dining table but after two weeks in St Affrique a new habit is sinking in slowly. Speaking to Village spor
Island Zone semi finalists confirmed
Four teams have confirmed their place in the Island Zone competition semi-finals that will be held on Wednesday at the Post Fiji stadium. The four teams include Koro and Moturiki who have advanced from Pool 1 and Nakasa
Team Fiji try out turf in Apia
The Pacific Games competition proper continues at the various sporting venues tomorrow and Team Fiji spent most of their time resting today and familiarizing themselves with the turf particularly for Golf and Lawn Bowls.