68 articles tagged "commonwealth"
Fiji has reaffirmed its strong commitment to democratic values, inclusivity and regional cooperation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, held under the theme “The Commonwealth - A Global Partner.â€â€¨â
Multiple host cities and indoor ceremonies could become features of a more affordable and attractive Commonwealth Games in the future. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President, Chris Jenkins, says the new
Restrictions on journalists covering an upcoming summit of Commonwealth nations in Samoa are “ridiculous†and at odds with a government that purportedly values democracy, according to Samoa’s media association.
The Fiji Government has given $1.3 million to host the Commonwealth Weightlifting Competition. While officiating at the 2024 Commonwealth Weightlifting Competition, Permanent Secretary for Youth and Sports, Meli Na
The Commonwealth has confirmed its commitment and support for Fiji’s climate action strategies on adaptation, mitigation and resilience building. This is following a bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister S
The Gold Coast has ruled itself out of hosting the next Commonwealth Games, ending any hope the event could still be held in Australia. The coastal city hosted the 2018 Games, and mayor Tom Tate had - unilaterally
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere receives the iTatau or farewell from Team Fiji for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, at the State House this morning. Ratu Katonivere says he is proud of the players and seeing th
Fiji has been selected as one of the countries to participate in the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games 7s competition in Trinidad and Tobago from August 4th to 11th. For the first time in more than six years,
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah replicated her Olympic sprint double as she charged to Commonwealth 200m gold. The 28-year-old, won the 100m title on Wednesday Her winning time of 20.02 seconds is a new Games
98 athletes carry the hopes of the nation to the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Team Fiji flag bearer Naibili Vatunisolo has won Fiji's fourth medal in the Commonwealth Games after claiming bronze in the Women's F42-44/61-64 Discus this morning. Vatunisolo threw a distance of 23.7
Yeshnil Karan has finished in 11th place in the Men's 1,500 metres heats at the Commonwealth Games last night. This was Karan's first appearance at the Games and he was up against some of the best long-distance ru
Elaine Thompson-Herah's experience shone through as the Jamaican added Commonwealth 100m gold to her collection in a time of 10.95 seconds. The five-time Olympic champion was clean away and immediately up on Englan
Team Fiji judoka Tevita Takayawa lost to England in the bronze medal playoff this morning. He had earlier lost to Shady Elnahas of Canada in the gold medal quarterfinal but went on to win against Deepak Deswal of
Fiji born Australian weightlifter, Eileen Cikamatana has created history by being the first woman to win gold in the Commonwealth Games for two different countries in an individual event in the Games. The 22-year-o
Australia's Emma McKeon has broken the record for the most Commonwealth Games medals ever with 19 medals in total. McKeon won her sixth medal of Birmingham 2022 with a bronze in the women's 100m freestyle to move l
Team Fiji athlete Taniela Rainibogi has won Fiji's third medal in the Commonwealth Games after winning bronze in the Men’s 96kg weightlifting competition. Rainibogi lifted a total of 155kg in the snatch and 343k
Pacific sprint king Banuve Tabakaucoro will be running in 100 metres Heat 1 of Round 1 at the Commonwealth Games tonight. His personal best is 10.20 seconds. Tabakaucoro will be running at 9.40 tonight.
17-year-old David Young came in first place in the heats of the 50-metres Breastroke with a time of 30.76 seconds at the Commonwealth Games, however, it was not enough to book him a place in the next round. Teammat
Fiji Men’s 7s coach Ben Gollings says South Africa did a really good job of not allowing Fiji to play and they took their opportunities. While speaking after the 31-7 Commonwealth 7s gold final loss against South
