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Maika Kasami
Blues achieve milestone
Lautoka etched another piece of soccer his-
tory in 2017 by winning three titles in a year,
the first for the Association in 78-years.
President Abdul Kadar revealed this news af-
ter winning the Pillay Garments Champion ver-
sus Champion series, Vodafone Premier League
and Courts IDC.
He said the Blues team of this generation has
now gone into the history books for achieving
this huge feat.
Yes, we are now going into the history books
because in 78 years of Lautoka FAs existence
for the first time we have won three titles in a
year.
If we look at previous history the last time
we won the National League and IDC was in
1984, so after a lapse of 33 years we have come
back to repeat this.
The other time we won two-tournaments in
a row was in 1985 when we won both the IDC
and BOG. And we are the first team in the coun-
try to win the IDC three-years in a row (1957,
1958, and 1959).
When we look at the history of Fiji soccer,
we can proudly say that Lautoka is the team that
has created history by winning with maximum
goals in IDC tournaments.
A very hearty thanks to all the players for
their dedication and hard work for this great
success, Kadar stated.
He said they are now aiming for bigger suc-
cess in the upcoming Pacific Cup and most im-
portantly the Oceania Champions League.
He said they had set goals at the start of the
season and felt proud that they have managed
to achieve it.
We have proved our critics wrong and deliv-
ered the promise that we made to our Lautoka
FC fans. If our fans gave us the inspiration then
we can say that our critics made us work even
harder and the result is before us.
Lautoka Courts IDC hero goalkeeper Senirusi Bokini (left) and striker Samuela Drudru (right)
with a fan during the celebrations. Photo: Maika Kasami.
02 NEWS OCTOBER 25, 2017

Soulful entertainment by Sabri Brothers

The famous Sabri Brothers from India entertaining music lovers in Lautoka as part of the Namaste Pacifika program launched by the Indian Government on their 70th independence
anniversary. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Zareena Bi der the leadership of the Indian High Commis- from all parts of India. over a number of months.
sioner Mr Vishwas Sapkal the six month long Over 50 events will be held with perfor- The Attorney General welcomed the Sabri
This year marks 70 years of freedom for In- festival, Namaste Pacifika has been organized. mances of over 100 artists spread over a Brothers team into the country and informed
dia from the British rule and to commemorate This festival of India will be held in Fiji period of six months. In this performance to- that Qawwali has its origin form the Sufi per-
this, the High Commission of India has organ- and six other Pacific Island Countries like night in Lautoka we are presenting the soulful spective where singers sang devotional songs
ized various cultural programs for the next six Cook Islands, Nauru, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Tonga performance of legendry Sufi singers Sabri about the Prophet Mohammed.
months to showcase the vast diversity of In- and Vanuatu and it will continue up to March Brothers and they will be presenting a mix He added that Qawwali is sung in the Urdu
dian culture and tradition. 2018. of Sufi and Bollywood numbers to spread the and Punjabi language quite prominently and
The first performance to mark this was on Namaste Pacifika is a celebration of the message of peace and harmony reflecting In- it is a fusion of Persian , Indian and Arabic
October 26 at the Girmit Centre in Lautoka by rich and diverse Indian culture, its art, music, dian culture, unity and diversity. music.
the legendary Sufi and Qawwali singers of In- folklore and mythology. Through this festival Meanwhile, the Attorney General Mr Aiyaz The performance of Sabri Brothers was
dia, the Sabri Brothers. we are sincerely trying to touch up on the ma- Sayed Khaiyum thanked the Indian Govern- much appreciated and enjoyed by audience
According to the Indian High Commissions jor facets of Indian Culture and have roped ment for organizing this cultural event and the who turned up in numbers to take advantage
First Secretary Mr Sukanta Charan Sahoo un- in renowned Indian artists of various talents corresponding events which will be spread of this unique opportunity.

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04 LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS OCTOBER 25, 2017

Nakauvadra applauds noble idea

Maika Kasami

Lautoka City Council Chief executive officer Jone Nakau-

vadra has thrown his support towards Lautoka Football Asso-
ciation in the sales of its 2018 calendar.
Nakauvadra launched the LFA calendar at the council cham-
bers on October 27.
The Sugar City head applauded the noble idea of selling
the Lautoka FA calendar to generate money for their Oceania
Champions League preparations.
I must thank the Lautoka soccer team for bringing fame and
glory to Lautoka City. I think our rugby union has not been
performing well so far but our soccer brothers are doing really
well. They won the CvC, the national league and the recent
IDC at home and now they will be going to prepare for the
O-League.
For the preparation of the O-League the team has come up
with a very noble idea of selling calendars and I would like to
take this time to urge all people of Lautoka to at-least buy a
calendar and support the Lautoka team. Its only $10 each, but
it is for a worthy cause. I know getting sponsors these days is
not easy even Lautoka rugby union team for the last two years
have not been successful in securing sponsors, said Nakau-
vadra, who is the rugby union president.
LFA president Abdul Kadar said the sales of the calendar
will make it easy for them to prepare a formidable team for the
regional meet.
Today is a proud moment for us the executives of LFA as
we embark on a new initiative of promoting the association by
ways of selling calendar.
Taking a team to the O-League is a costly exercise and
through the sales of the calendars it will lighten the burden on
our shoulders and will enable us to care for our players well
which is of paramount importance to us.
I would like to thank the Lautoka City Council, the CEO Lautoka City Council Chief Executive Officer Jone Nakauvadra with players and officials of Lautoka
Jone Nakauvadra, for accepting us today for the launching of Football Association during the launching of the 2018 Lautoka soccer souvenir calendar at the council
our calendar, Kadar added. chambers. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

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 LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL NEWS 05

LCC host Blues reception

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The Lautoka City Council hosted the victorious Lautoka soccer team at the council chambers on No- Lautoka soccer reps Ilaitia Tuilau (left), assistant manager Prakash Narayan, Jone
vember 2. LCC CEO Jone Nakauvadra announced that the Blues will use Churchill Park free of any Vesikula and Beniamino Mateinaqara tuck into an afternoon tea that was provided by
charges for their Pacific Cup preparations. Photos: Sanjay Goundar. Lautoka City Council.

Maika Kasami.
The Lautoka soccer team will use the facili-
ties at Churchill Park free of charge.
This was announced by Lautoka City Coun-
cil chief executive officer Jone Nakauvadra
during an afternoon tea with the members and
officials of the victorious Lautoka team at the
council chambers on November 2.
Nakauvadra said this was a way to say thank
you to the players for their gallant effort in
2017.
He assured LCCs continuous support to-
wards Lautoka FA.
This is just a way to say thank you for your
gallant effort for bringing fame and glory to
the people of Lautoka. You brought smiles to
all the people of Lautoka this year through
your victorious performance.
Youve won the IDC, CvC and also the Na-
tional League. And I know that you are now
preparing for the Pacific Cup.
From the Councils side as a token of ap-
preciation we will allow you to use Churchill
Park FOC for your preparations for the Pacific
Cup. The support of the council is always
there for you.
You have brought glory so the LCC has to
repay in the similar manner. We need to rec-
ognize your performance of the hard work you
have put in. So we have prepared a small af-
ternoon tea to say thank you but you can be
rest assured of the continuous support of the
council, added Nakauvadra.
Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar ac-
knowledged the councils support to its dis-
trict team.
We would like to say thank you to LCC.
They have always been supporting us. We
assure the people of Lautoka that we will try
to bring more glories to the Sugar City in fu-
ture if we have such backing of the council
throughout the year, said Kadar.

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06 NEWS OCTOBER 25, 2017

EDITORIAL COMMENT Students awarded for top essays

Climate Change
Zareena Bi

Five year 13 students of
Lautoka Central College were
We have not been so desperate of rainfall then now.
rewarded for their excellent
The western division particularly Nadi, Lautoka and Ba
research and hard work in
have been crying out for a change in weather.
compiling essays on the topic,
The current long spell of dry weather with high humid-
Our Ocean, Our Future.
ity at times is bringing shivers amongst the people who
The essay competition was
are thinking something huge is developing in the horizon.
organized as an environment
Over heard a conversation the other day at the Lautoka
initiative in June by Soropti-
City market.
mist International (SI) Lau-
Its too dry. Please pray for some rain, said Saten to
toka Club on World Environ-
Ramu, both market vendors.
ment Day.
Both Saten and Ramu though praying for rain are also
According to SI Lautoka
aware that we are well into the rainy and of course the
President Ranjini Mudaliar
cyclone season now.
since June is the month dedi-
They just need rain to bring relief to many families who
cated to environment (world
are being affected like them.
environment day) and the
On second thought, Only rain will do Lord! Please no
rising sea levels is a major
hurricane, said Ramu looking and pointing towards the
concern for Pacific Island
sky.
countries SI Lautoka decided
Like the two desperate gentlemen, we all are bracing Winners of the World Ocean Day essay competition with teachers and SI Lautoka members.
to organize an advocacy pro-
ourselves for what we may have instore during the mid-
gram for year 13 students of
dle of November to the middle of April 2018 which is the
Lautoka Central College. carry out their own research that the marks were very essay competition has been
Cyclone season in Fiji.
The club was fortunate to in compiling their essays. close and three of the students very beneficial for the stu-
Whatever it may bring we all should be well equipped
secure the service of Dr Ajan- The criteria and awards in ended up with the same marks dents in preparing for their
and be better prepared than the previous seasons.
tha Perera who is a renowned place was also communicated for the second position. external exams and will also
Meanwhile, Fiji is presiding over COP23 in Bonn with
environmentalist who pre- to the students and teachers The club members decid- be beneficial for their future
the support of the government of Germany. COP23 will
sented information to the and the teachers assisted in ed to award all three students tertiary studies.
take place in Bonn, Germany, from 6-17 November.
students regarding ocean pol- facilitating and marking the with the amount allocated for Meanwhile, the students
COP23 refers to the 23rd annual Conference of the Par-
lution, damage to ocean sea- essays. the second prize therefore five were awarded are as follows;
ties to the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention
beds due to fishing methods Mudaliar informed that 33 students ended up getting re- 1st prize Salote Ledua ($50),
on Climate Change.
and damage to sea shores. essays were submitted and warded with certificates and 2nd prize Namrita Singh
This is a place for the concerned public worldwide to be-
Students were encouraged there was a lot of competition cash prizes. ($30), Ravinesh Goundar
gin or continue their engagement in the effort to com-
to utilize the information pre- as all the essays reflected that We have been informed by ($30), Alvin Avikash Singh
bat global warming and the human activity that causes it.
sented to them as well as the students had carried out the teachers at Lautoka Cen- ($30), 3rd prize Shenaly Ka-
It will be a place to find information about climate change
their research well.She added tral College that the mal ($20).
and its effects, learn about the objectives of COP23.

No one fights alone

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is the incom-
ing president.
It will also be a place to highlight the particular chal-
lenges that climate change presents to Fiji and other vul-
nerable areas around the globe. Zareena Bi
Recently municipalities around the country also held
their own workshops and a week long celebration to mark The battle against breast cancer needs
climate change week. to be ongoing as the stories shared by the
Climate Change is serious business now. cancer survivors in the month of October
has highlighted how painful the battle
against is.
This years theme No one fights alone
has touched the nation as a whole and
Maika Kasami the awareness by schools, organizations
and non-governmental organizations has
Editor. continued throughout the month of Oc-
tober.
The students and teachers of Lautoka
Arya Samaj Primary took a different ap-
proach by visiting the cancer patients at
the Lautoka Hospital.
PUBLISHER : SANJAY GOUNDAR According to the Head Teacher Mr
SI Lautoka members with medical officials, teachers and students of Jasper
PH: 9960 129 Arvin Deo Lautoka Arya Samaj Girl
Primary during the Pinktober awareness at the school.
Guides and Brownies with parents and
guide leaders Mrs Dutt and Miss Naray-
EDITOR : MAIKA KASAMI
an took the opportunity to observe Pink-
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tober by visiting the Oncology Depart-
ment of Lautoka Hospital.
MARKETING MANAGER: ZAREENA Bi PH: The outreach was done on October
9322 621 25th and gift packs were given to the
Cancer patients .
T/A : WESTERN MEDIA ENTERPRISES This initiatives was taken by the
school Guide Leader Mrs Gayatri Dutt
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parents and the Guide Leader.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
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patients and for their quick recovery.
TAR-Newspaper Meanwhile, Soroptimist International
Lautoka Club carried out the Pinktober
OFFICE : 15 TUKANI STREET, awareness at Jasper Primary school for Teachers and parent of Lautoka Arya Samaj whilst donating gifts to cancer
LAUTOKA year 7 students. patients at Lautoka hospital
According to club President Ranjini
POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 4230, Mudaliar the awareness was conducted with the students and advised them on lump in her breast.
Lautoka by retired Head Teacher and cancer sur- how to do self checks for early detection. She also advised that alternative med-
vivor Mrs Daurewa and the Fiji Cancer She advised them that early detection icine is not the answer to breast cancer as
Society Lautoka representative Ms Ba- has helped save her life as she sought cancer cells multiply very fast.
lavu Tora. medical help as soon as she identified the More than 60 students attended this

Mrs Daurewa shared her experience awareness on October 31.
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08 NEWS OCTOBER 25, 2017

Sangam College nurses graduate

Zareena Bi

Seventy four Nurses from the Then India

Sanmarg Ikya (TISI)Sangam College of Nurs-
ing & Health Care Education Institute gradu-
ated with a Bachelor of Nursing Science on
October 12.
During the graduation program Chief Guest
New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Mark
Ramsden commended the parent organization
TISI Sangam for their contribution towards
education in Fiji.
The TISI Sangam has contributed a lot to-
wards the Fijian society playing a significant
role in promoting language and culture and
I would especially like to commend the TISI
Sangam for its contribution to education de-
velopment in Fiji.
Apart from striving towards excellence in
Nursing Education the Sangam also manages
a number of Primary schools and top Second-
ary schools in Fiji.
The Sangam College of Nursing & health
care education is a premier nursing institution
and a leading provider of nursing and health
care education in Fiji. We have had many
health care professionals being successful
graduants from here.
The High Commissioner added that New
Zealand and Fiji has strong and resilient links
through history, culture, migration, business,
sports and education.
The New Zealand government is partner-
ing in Health Care in Fiji and support includes Graduands from the Sangam College of Nursing & Health Care Education Institute after their graduation on October 12. at the Sugar Cane
strengthening of the Pacific eye care system Growers Council Hall in Lautoka Photos: Maika Kasami
through the Pacific eye Institute, medical
treatment scheme, strengthening of maternal
new born and child health care, strengthening
of the non-communicable disease prevention,
neo-natal education and development of rheu-
matic heart disease control programs.
We work closely with the Health Minis-
try, Non-Government Organizations, Interna-
tional and Regional organizations to aid in the
delivery of health services in these areas , to
build capacity and to support training.
As a close neighbor New Zealand is com-
mitted to helping the people of Fiji through
our program of international development as-
sistance.
In congratulating the nurses he advised
them that they have chosen the most noble
profession where they will play a central role
in delivering health care to the general public.
Nurses you are always at the forefront of
health care and public health and you will ad-
vocate the health promotion, educate on pre-
ventative illness and deliver frontline health
care.
The years of hard work and dedication will
be rewarded with fruitful and meaningful ca-
reers when you graduate today.

Shobna Lata receiving the Academic Excellence in Introduction to Nursing Research award from New Zealand High Commissioner to
Mr Mark Ramsden at the graduation function in Lautoka.

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OCTOBER 25, 2017 NEWS 09

USP launches 50th anniversary logo

Zareena Bi
One of the countrys premier Universities
has launched its 50th anniversary logo, theme
and website in preparation for celebrations in
2018.
This launch by the University of the South
Pacific at the Tanoa International Hotel in
Nadi on October 25 has ensured that it reflects
the developments and achievements of the
University since its establishment in 1968.
During the launch USP Pro-Chancellor and
Chair of Council Mr Winston Thompson said
that the logo and theme of USPs 50th anni-
versary is truly reflective of the role that the
University has played in helping shape the
future of the Pacific region and especially to-
wards the development and training of Pacific
leaders over the past 50 years.
He added that in particular the exhibition
planned by USP would travel to all its member
countries to ensure inclusivity and inculcate a
culture of pride throughout its campuses and
member countries.
The travelling exhibition will be a very
dynamic and interactive part of the 50th anni-
versary celebrations, and will share the history
and development of our regional university,
celebrating innovation and diversity.
The University will be publishing a Souve-
nir Book in 2018 detailing the history of USP
filled with rare photographs, facts and inter-
esting stories from the past.
Filled with rare photographs, important
facts and interesting stories and recollections
from past students and staff, this will be a col-
lectable memento for anyone who has had an
association with the University during its 50
years of operation. Available both from the
USP Bookshop and online, it will be a lasting
keepsake that will definitely sell out quickly.
He added that the University will seize
the opportunity to not only share its historic
achievements and firsts since its inception but
will also engage heavily with its alumni, de-
velopment partners, corporate organisations
and communities during this milestone.
University of the South Pacific Pro Chancellor Winston Thompson (right) and Vice Chancel
lor Professor Rajesh Chandra launch the 50th anniversary logo. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Pinktober awareness at USP Lautoka

Sanjay Goundar

University of the South Pacific Breast cancers reach is particu-

Lautoka campus has once again
stepped forward to raise extensive
awareness towards fighting Breast
Cancer.
In collaboration with the Western
Society Group for Cancer the USP
Lautoka campus launched the Pink-
tober awareness program on Octo-
ber 5.
USP Lautoka Campus Acting
Campus Director Ms Siniva Lau-
pepa revealed that USP Lautoka has
been playing an important role in
creating breast cancer awareness by
organizing the Pinktober tea for the
last three years.
She informed that all funds raised
from their Pinktober program goes
to Fiji Cancer Society to strengthen
them financially to support cancer
patients in the country.
Chief Guest at the Pinktober
launch Assistant Minister for Health
and Medical Services Alexander
OConnor whilst thanking the USP
Lautoka campus staff for launching
the Pinktober awareness reiterated
that the best way forward in our
national fight against cancer is for
all sectors in Fiji to come together
to build awareness, raise funds, and
collaborate.
Mr OConnor informed that to
accomplish this, a public-private
approach to tackling the disease is
essential for which our local busi-
nesses have stepped up to the plate
in a big way.
Its been truly inspiring to see
Fijis corporations and institutions
championing the cause.
The World Health Organization
recognizes Cancer as a major public
health crisis and it is among the
leading causes of death both glob-
ally and in Fiji.
larly widespread; as the most com-
mon cancer among women world-
wide, it sees 1.7 million new cases
diagnosed annually. Each year, 250
of those cases afflict our friends and
family here in Fiji.
The Minister pointed out that
some Fijians have the misconcep-
tion that cancer particularly breast
cancer is a disease that predomi-
nantly affects the western world.
Mr OConnor informed that the
Ministry of Health and Medical Ser-
vices is committed to providing the
best, most affordable options for de-
tection and treatment of all cancers,
including a devoted and specialized
focus on breast cancer.
He, however emphasized that
people should regularly examine
themselves or visit the nearest health Assistance Minister for Health Alex OConnor (2nd from right) with USP Lautoka campus Acting Director Siniva
facility for detection and early cure. Laupepa (left) and two cancer survivors at their Pinktober awareness launch.
Fiji Cancer Society Board Mem-
ber Margaret Rounds informed that
the cancer patients and survivors
that they are not alone in the battle
against this killer disease.
Ms Rounds revealed that as a non-
governmental organisation the Fiji
Cancer Society is assisting cancer
patients in various ways.
However, she also reminded that
patients that they must continue the
fight together and remember on the
first day of their cancer diagnosis
whether they want to be a victim or
a survivor, decide to master up their
strength to fight or to win, decide to
stay positive and not let cancer de-
fine them and hold on to their hopes,
dreams, faith and determination and
gather strength from their support
system because in the fight against
cancer they cannot give up.
USP Lautoka Campus staff supporting the Pinktober awareness program launch at their premises.
\ Photos: Sanjay Goundar

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Diwali for everyone

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Zareena Bi

Let us celebrate Diwali with our

brothers and sisters of other religion
and culture to make Fiji a truly mul-
ticultural country.
These were the sentiments echoed
by the Ba Diwali Mela President
Mr Vinod Patel during the first ever
three day Diwali Mela organized in
Ba at the A D Patel Memorial Col-
lege by Radio Fiji 2, Shri Sanatan
Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha Ba and Ba
Gujrat Education society .
Diwali is the celebration of vic-
tory or good over evil and we must
remove the darkness within us
through the light of wisdom and let
the good within us win over the evil,
forgive and forget our differences of
the past and renew our friendship
for the future.
We must spread happiness and
wisdom in society and this can only
happen when we all come together
and celebrate. We need to encour-
age wisdom in every member of our
family, every member of the society
and on this planet.
Any celebration is incomplete
without the spirit of service so
whatever we have received from the Members of the Varoka Sanatan branch depicting the different characters from the Holy Ramayan during the Diwali Mela celebration at the AD
divine we must share with the less Patel College in Ba. Photos: Sanjay Goundar
fortunate. Lets light the lamp of love
in our heart, the lamp of compassion
to serve others, the lamp of knowl-
edge to remove the darkness and ig-
norance
Meanwhile, the Chief Guest dur-
ing the second night of the Diwali
Mela celebrations, Indian High
Commissioner Mr Vishwas Sapkal
stressed on the importance of clean-
liness in our homes and environ-
ment for good health.
This Diwali let us focus on clean-
liness which is actually a tradition
and just like we clean our houses for
Goddess Laxmi to bestow her bless-
ings we need to uphold the call by
Fijis Prime Minister Voreqe Baini-
marama as the COP 23 President to
keep our environment clean.
We need to link this to the Sus-
tainable Development Goals which
relates cleanliness to health for our
benefit as well as the benefit of our
future generations.
The same concept was intro-
duced by Indias Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in India three years
ago which is called the swachata One of the most beautifully decorated houses belonging to Uday Raj of Field 40 during Diwali this year. Lot of emphasis was put in place to lighten
abhyan. up the entire compound.

Indian Embassys First Secretary Sukanta

Indian High Commissioner Vishvas Sapkal lighting the Diya at the Diwali Mela func- The Uday Raj family of Field 40 celebrating Sahoo presenting awards at the Sunshine
tion in Ba recently Diwali in a big way this year Special School Diwali function

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OCTOBER 25, 2017 NEWS 11

Mahatma Gandhis goodwill to Fiji

Zareena Bi
Indias greatest freedom fighter Mahatma
Gandhi also played an instrumental role to-
wards the abolishment of the indentured la-
bour system in Fiji.
Speaking at this years Gandhi Jayanti cele-
bration at the Gandhi Bhawan Primary School
in Lautoka Indian High Commission First
Secretary Sukanta Charan Sahoo highlighted
that Mahatma Gandhi had a special love and
affection for Fiji.
It was his initiative and inspiration which
motivated Dr Mani Lal and Charles Freer An-
drews to come to Fiji and work for many years
for the abolition of the indentured labour sys-
tem.
Abolition of Girmit system is one of the
major achievements of Gandhis illustrious
career.
All Girmitiyas will remain ever indebted
to him for his long struggle for equality and
dignity to all human being.
The First Secretary added that Gandhi is not
just the father of the nation for Indians as he
also left an indelible imprint on the lives of in-
dividuals and communities around the world
like South Africa, Britain, Mauritius, Fiji and
the rest of the world.
His simplicity, his love for the poor and
disadvantaged, his action plan for farmers,
women and labourers is a lesson for all in the
field of community work.
His message for peace and harmony
amongst the different communities, for which
he lived and died, has inspired many genera-
tions around the world.
He added further that Gandhis life is an
ideal for all of us.
He was a truly global citizen, free of racial,
religious, caste or any other bias.
His life in itself is a message and his teach-
ings are relevant in all works of life today and
this will remain relevant in the future.
Mr Sahoo emphasised that the best tribute
to Gandhiji will be to work to achieve ideals
propounded by him.
Indeed, I would dare to say that there is
hardly any country in the world where Gandh-
ijis passion for non-violence and his supreme
humanism is not inspiring people, transcend-
ing the divisions of race, religion and ethnic-
ity.
Today, more than ever, because of the
world we find ourselves in and the many in-
stances of violence we have seen in the recent
times, many around the globe feel the need to
remember and implement, yet again, Gandhi-
jis message of peace and non-violence.
Gandhiji said, Once we recognise the
common parent stock from which we are
sprung, we realize the basic unity of the hu-
man family, and there is no room for enmities
and unhealthy competition.
There is, therefore an undeniable and es-
sential universality about Gandhian ideas that
were, are and will remain relevant across gen-
erations. Some of them , perhaps will be more
relevant today and in future than they have
been in the past, he stressed.
Meanwhile, a popular local iTaukei bhajan
singer Noa Junior sang his own composition
depicting the life and teachings of late Gandhi.
Indian Embassys First Secretary Mr SC
Sahoo (middle) with the Head Teacher
of Gandhi Bhawan Primary School Mrs
Chander Kumar (right) and School Manager
Nilesh Chand taking the aarti of Mahatma
Gandhi during Gandhi Jayanti celebration at
the school. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Nikon celebrates 100th anniversary

Iconic Japanese brand Nikon recently celebrated its 100th year anniversary.
Motibhai Group who is the sole local agent of the brand in Fiji joined hands with millions
of Nikon fans across the globe with the centennial celebrations.
Managing director of Nikon Australia, New Zealand and Oceania James Murray together
with sales manager export Joseph Tabboule were in the country for a short visit.
And the celebrations marked the release of the new D850 digital single lense replex
(DSLR) camera that will be soon be available in the Fiji market.
Murray said the D850 will be the perfect choice for both professional photographers and
hobbyists.
Last month we announced the release of D850 and with it you get high speed which is
the first time a camera has been able to do that, he said.
Its an exciting time for us and D850 is perfect for us to start the new century and Fiji is
been a very important partner for us.
Motibhai Group of Companies wholesale executive for electronics and consumer goods
Sujan Patel said the continued partnership between the two companies ensured they pro-
vided complete solutions for peoples camera needs.
We have been with Nikon since 1976 and we are able to give a very good access to all
our customers in Fiji, he said.
We provide product packages which are also available in other countries and combos
with lenses and body kits.
Managing director of Nikon Australia, New Zealand and Oceania James Murray (left) with Mr
Joseph Tabboule (middle) and Mr Sujan Patel during his Fiji visit. Photo: Maika Kasami

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Nadroga eyes top flight
Maika Kasami
The future of the Nadroga soccer team is a
spot in the Premier division. Nothing less.
And the Hakwa boys believe they are in
the right path following its recent victory at
the Courts Inter District Championship at
Churchill Park.
The boys in yellow had to fight tooth and
nail to brush off a strong Navua challenge in
the senior final.
Navua with the likes of Seveci Rokotakala,
New Zealand based Apisai Smith and Simi-
one Maikali had taken an early lead in the first
half.
Nadroga with Kaminieli Tuilawaki as coach
on the sideline entered the second half a
changed side.
They banked on their superior match fitness
under the scorching western heat to tire the
southerners out and then hit the killer blow
right on the stroke of full-time, forcing the
match into extra spell with the scores locked
1-all at the end of normal time.
Nadroga captain Tomasi Tuicakau then
struck again for his double to hand his side
the IDC title.
Nadroga FA president Mohammed Ali was
a proud man and the win refreshed memories
of the past when the Sigatoka based team used
to rule the local scene.
Ali said this win was for the people of the
district who had seen their team slump from
top flight to the second tier league.
He said this was the start of good things to
follow.
Sniper signs with Inkk
Anushil Kumar
Fijis boxing sensation Sebastian THE SNIP-
ER Singh (Pictured) signed as the first ever
brand ambassador for Inkk Mobile on No-
vember 1.
In a press conference, Inkk Mobile manager
operations Amitesh Narayan said they are ex-
cited about the partnership with Sebsatian and
his team. .
Our fighter brand has been punching above
its weight with knockout deals and today we
are pleased to announce Inkk Mobiles first
brand ambassador that resonates with our
brand image, he said.
Sebastian THE SNIPER Singh who is the
latest boxing sensation in the country poised
to achieve greater heights in boxing, becomes
Inkk Mobiles first brand ambassador.
Inkk Mobile is supporting Sebastian achieve
his dream of becoming a world rated boxer by
literally punching above his weight. Just as
Inkk has been very gutsy to fight the much
SPORTS OCTOBER 25, 2017
The Nadroga soccer team after winning the Courts IDC senior division title at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Photos: Sanjay Goundar.
First I must congratulate the players for come on board with me to try to restore our be ready to fight for bigger honours, said
showing the true spirit of how Nadroga used glory days, and this I think is the start. Ali.
to play that is to never give up. The fact is any team playing in the lower He also thanked their sponsors for the IDC
I must thank our set of officials who have grade wants to be playing against the big boys for having faith and not hesitating to come on
and we will strive for that, build this team to board to support the team.
Hurricanes powers Lautoka Delana
Lautoka Delana Primary School teacher Roneel Prakash and the students test out the
ten computers in their newly upgraded Computer Lab.
Maika Kasami School is very fortunate to be the recipients
of this generosity. We are privileged also to
Lautoka Delana Primary School have be associated with the Franchise which has
completed its phase one of the Computer such great history and is doing wonders not
Lab upgrade project which saw the unveiling only on the playing field but also in its com-
bigger and powerful brand in the market, we
of ten new computers kindly donated by Su- munity and now for us internationally, the
are confident Sebastian is poised to achieve
per Rugby franchise Wellington Hurricanes. school said in its report.
great things in the boxing arena.
The completion of this phase in the schools The school also acknowledged the effort
Sebastian is a professional boxer who current-
development program will enable students to of G-Tech Solutions who provided multi-
ly holds the Asia Pacific Super Light Weight
begin computer lessons and basic computing media equipment free of charge and will be
Champion.
skills. providing back up service at no added cost.
His dedication and commitment to sports
The project serves as a stepping stone for The school paid a special tribute to Mr.
makes him a standout athlete. Boxing has its
the students of Delana to keep in par with the Mark Abbott of the franchise club for his role
set of loyal followers and it is only once in
growing technological world. in getting the idea sorted.
while that a boxing talents of Sebastian caliber
The exposure to the World Wide Web will We are truly indebted to all after Mr. Ab-
emerges.
enable the students to have access to news, botts visit to the school Lautoka Delana
This sponsorship will also give the sport of
current affairs and information at the click Primary School which is a prominent school
boxing a shot in the armor to expand and build
of a button thus bringing the world to the in the game of rugby in the district. It then
its fan base.
learner. underwent a name change adopting Baby
Sebastian THE SNIPER Singh whole heart-
The Lautoka Delana family is grateful to canes as a team name for the school and can
edly thanked Inkk Mobile for choosing him as
the Hurricanes for their much needed contri- be spotted in the Hurricanes Colours.
their brand ambassador.
bution and wish to heartedly thank the deci- Chief Guest Mr Lepani Raisawalo, the
He said it is a timely boost for his team as he
sion makers for their support and their fore- Chairman of school, thanked the Hurricanes
prepares for his next fight and his title defense
sight on our aim to develop underprivileged for the timely donation and acknowledged
in December against an international oppo-
students at our school. the support rendered to see that children
nent.
We understand that the Hurricanes stand were given a shot at keeping up to par with
It is a big boost for the team as this will sure-
by to support many organizations through the demanding technological growth.
ly help us a lot as far as funding is concerned.
their charity and Lautoka Delana Primary
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Saweni wins Muslim tourney
Maika Kasami

MIM Motors Limited sponsored Saweni

created history on October 29 when they lifted
the prestigious Late SM Koya trophy for the
first time beating the highly fancied Lautoka
side 8-7 on penalty kicks at Churchill Park.
The Maunatul Islam Sports tournament
lived up to expectations as the participating
teams displayed some fine soccer over the two
days.
Saweni had accounted for another formida-
ble team in Drasa Vitogo winning by a single
goal in the semifinal to reach the final.
Drasa Vitogo with notable names like
Shamim Ali, Shazil Ali and Edward Justin
had only themselves to blame with the missed
opportunities while Saweni made theirs count.
Lautoka with national rep Zibraaz Saheb
walked over Maiganiya with a 5-1 drubbing.
But the favourites faced a different team in
the final.
Saweni with no big names played with a lot
more vigor to match the Lautoka side.
They were never intimidated when the Blues
struck first. They replied instantly in the first
half to see the scores locked 1-all the breather.
Saweni, in their green attire, worked hard
like a machine to prevent Lautoka from scor-
ing and even missing some sure sitters in-front
of goal.
The two teams proceeded to two spells of
10minutes each side where Saweni struck first The victorious Saweni Maunatul Sports soccer team pictured with the Late SM Koya trophy after beating Lautoka 8-7 on penalty kicks on
to take the lead after some miscommunication October 29 at Churchill Park. T Photos: Sanjay Goundar
in the Lautoka defence.
But in a counter attack Lautoka equalised who were guided on the sideline by Bas The tournament has been played for more he team was captained by Faiyaz Rahiman,
from a well floated ball in the Saweni box Abbu Zahid missed their extra sixth kick than 30-years and that wish has been fulfilled with the best player award going to Mohd
nodded home by Saheb which caught Saweni while Saweni fans went into party mode when by this current generation. Zinal and goalkeeper Tafraz won the golden
keeper unawares. their spot kick found the back of the net to We had been preparing for the last four- glove award.
Both teams then headed for the dreaded hand them the main title. months for this tournament and all our sacri- A grand celebration has been set for No-
penalty shootout under the watchful eyes of Saweni Maunatul Islam Sports Association fices and efforts have been fruitful. vember 18.
Fiji FA senior referee Dinamani Mudaliar. president Mohammed Rafiq said it had been The best part is we used our own boys
Saweni and Lautoka managed to success- the dream of their forefathers to one day win from the Saweni area, most being school boys
fully convert their first five kicks, but Lautoka the tournament. and they repaid us with the win, Rafiq added.

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Stoddart praises Blues power

Congratulations
Lautoka Football Association
Winner of the
2017 INTER DISTRICT
CHAMPIONSHIP
TOURNAMENT
Lautoka midfielder Zibraaz Sahib rewarded for having a fine 2017 season in the presence of chief
guest Rajesh Patel, Fiji FA CEO Mohammed Yusuf and Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar.

Maika Kasami
We only here Raymond Stoddart do soccer
commentaries when he is on air.
Whether he is at Prince Charles Park, Ratu Ca-
kobau Park, Subrail Park or at the ANZ Stadium,
his voice is now synonymous to soccer.
And those present on the night of Lautoka
soccers celebration on October 28 are counting
them-selves lucky because the man himself did a
30 seconds live commentary of the final act from
the 2017 Courts IDC grand finale.
Meli Codro facing hero goalkeeper Senirusi Bo-
kini who had made a cameo appearance replac-
ing an injured Benamino Mateinaqara who had to
retire after being unsuccessful with Bas first two
kicks.
The nippy Ba attacking midfielder had to score
to keep the Men in Black in the match in the fi-
nal penalty shootout but Boks (Bokini) judged We are proud of our own
Codros spot kick to perfection to hand the Blues Zibraaz Hanif Sahib,
their 17th IDC title and send the Blues fans into
party mood. Lautoka Football Association
Stoddart said Lautoka FA president Abdul Ka- player, for his role in the victory.
dar was so positive about their chances that he had
already invited him to attend the celebrations even
before Lautoka played his first match against Suva Well done!
on Day 1.
I must congratulate Design Engineering Lau-
toka for winning this years IDC. You are well
deserved winners because you had all the ingredi-
ents of a winning team.
I take this opportunity to acknowledge the
leadership of your president who has been a pil-
lar of strength to the team and whom the players
respect a lot, said Stoddart who also represented
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Address by Lautoka Football Association President Abdul Kadar
Abdul Kadar, coach Kamal Swamy and the Design Engineering Lautoka soccer players Fiji FA vice-president Jitendra Kumar (left) presents Abdul Kadar with a special
receive the Courts IDC trophy from Fiji FA president Rajesh Patel after the final.
Our major sponsors for the Courts Inter District Soccer Tournament Design Engineering, oth-
er sponsors of Lautoka FC - Oceania Water Group, KBL, Global Cleaning, Chovan Pharmacy
Ltd, Global Flight Centre Ltd, General Machinery, Technicool Refrigeration, Singhs Group of
Companies, the Lautoka Soccer Team players, Lautoka FC ladies fan club members, invited
guests, families, friends and well wishers, a very good evening and Bula Vinaka to you all.
With much pleasure I wish to welcome each and every one of you to todays historic IDC
win celebrations of the Design Engineering Lautoka FCs win in the Courts IDC Tournament.
First and foremost let us all give our thanks to the Almighty God for making this day possible
for us.
Ladies and gentleman did you notice this year that the lights were somehow brighter during
Diwali in Lautoka? Well, it was telling us that we have created history!
Yes, we are now going into the history books because in 78 years of Lautoka FCs existence
for the first time we have won 3 tournaments in a year - CVC, National League and the Courts
IDC. A very hearty thanks to all the players for their dedication and hard work for this great suc-
cess. We are now aiming for bigger success in the upcoming Pacific Cup and the most important
OLeague Champonship.
If we look at previous history the last time we won the National League and IDC was in 1984
Congratulations to Lautoka Soccer team
for winning the 2017 Courts
Inter District Soccer Tournament
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recognition trophy. Photos: Maika Kasami
so after a lapse of 33 years we have come back to repeat this.
The other year we won 2 tournaments in a row was in 1985 when we won both the IDC and
BOG.
And of course how can we forget that we are the First team in the country to win IDC 3 years
in a row (1957,1958,1959)
When we look at the history of Fiji soccer we can proudly say that Lautoka is the team that
has created history by winning with the maximum goals in IDC tournaments.
So Ladies and gentleman we have proved our critics wrong and delivered the promise that we
made to our Lautoka FC fans. If our fans made gave us the inspiration then we can say that our
critics made us work even harder and the results is before us.
The win has resulted in much bigger things for us. We have just launched our Lautoka FC
2018 Calendar yesterday at the City Council Chambers and we wish to acknowledge the sup-
port of the CEO Lautoka City Council and his team in this regard. Also special thanks to the
City Star Newspaper team for the Calendar design.
The win is so special that it has inspired singers to record qawalis, kirtans, bhajans, songs and
not forgetting Mr Prakash Radiowala for his entertaining videos which has made soccer more
alive on social media.
Team work paved way for victory
Lautoka fans show their support towards the team during their march through the Sugar
City on October 28
Maika Kasami
Team work on and off the field paved way for Lautokas Courts IDC victory on home soil.
This was the message delivered by chief guest Fiji FA president Rajesh Patel during the
teams victory celebration night at the Sugar Cane Growers Hall on October 28.
He said the final was indeed a great one with the two top teams battling it out for top honours.
Patel mentioned the support shown by the Lautoka FA womens association comprising of
the wifes and mothers of the players and officials who he said also contributed to the teams
success.
Patel was accompanied by Fiji FA CEO Mohammed Yusuf, parent body vice-presidents
Tarunesh Reddy and Jitendra Kumar and the famous soccer commentator Raymond Stoddart
who were all guests for the night.
It was a grand final and congratulations to Lautoka for winning it on home soil.
Without a team effort success cannot be achieved. Football is played as a team and this was
visible in your Lautoka team.
And it was necessary for the team to get off the field support as well and this was done by
the womens fan club that showed a lot of it.
The effort of the players on the field plus the tremendous fans support, this is what got the
result at the end. This victory is for you to cherish till the next Courts IDC, Patel said.
Following a successful 2017 season in which the Blues won the Pillay Garments CvC, Voda-
fone Premier League and the Courts IDC, Patel feels that LFA is moving in the right direction
commanded by the able leadership of President Abdul Kadar.
Meanwhile, Patel announced that Lautoka will play host to one of the tournaments in 2018.
He said this years Courts IDC was a success with close to 30,000 fans enjoying the tourna-
ment over five-days and this has prompted Fiji FA to consider Churchill Park as one of the
venues next year.
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Lautoka players rewarded

The Lautoka soccer team with guests and well-wishers during the celebrations night at the Sugar Cane Growers Council hall. Photo: Maika Kasami
Maika Kasami
The Design Engineering Lautoka soccer
players were rewarded for a fine 2017 season
during the Lautoka FA celebrations night held
at the Sugar Cane Growers Council hall on
October 28.
During the day Lautoka City was painted
blue with players and officials plus die-hard
fans marching through the main street dis-
playing the Pillay Garments CvC trophy,
Vodafone Premier League Cup and the Courts
IDC trophy.
The evening function was well attended
with all the top brass from Fiji FA present.
The chief guest Rajesh Patel presented the
players with their prizes which included cash
prizes, hamper packs from Punjas and Bank of
South Pacific.
Design Engineering director Robin Rafiq
said the company was proud to be associated
with Lautoka soccer.
Thank you players and the team for bring-
ing the IDC title to Lautoka and we at Design
Engineering feel proud and honoured to be
part of a winning team. We had all promised
to meet here again before the tournament and
all our promises and wishes have been met,
Rafiq said.
It is understood the maximum payout a
player received was over $2000 and this was
done according to the number of matches a
particular player played.
The function ended with dancing, merry mak-
ing, and dinner for all those present.

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Swamy thanks Lautoka FA
Maika Kasami

Lautoka soccer coach Kamal Swamy is indebted to the district as-

sociation for giving him an opportunity to coach the Blues for the last
two seasons.
Swamy joined the Sugar City side from Nadi and has since won
the Battle of the Giants, Champion versus Champion series, Vodafone
Premier League and the Courts Inter-District Championship.
He said he will forever be thankful to LFA for coming to his aid
when he was sick.
Coaching Lautoka has been a new experience for me. And for this
I want to thank Lautoka Football for giving me this opportunity.
I was the coach of Nadi before I came here, and when they dished
me out I was lucky to be taken in by Lautoka FA. I must especially
thank Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar for assisting me when I was
sick where I had to travel to India for my operation. He cared for me
Lautoka soccer coach Kamal Swamy receives his award from Fiji FA president Rajesh Patel while Fiji FA CEO and provided me with my pocket expenses, the school teacher said.
Mohammed Yusuf and Lautoka FA president Abdul Kadar looks on. For the recent Courts IDC victory, Swamy said the players showed
a lot of commitment and this made his work easier.
He also acknowledged the contribution of other coaches who helped
in developing the players and their game style.
I also recall having a chat with senior players Peni Finau and Vale-
rio Nawatu once who had also persuaded me to join the district saying
that they needed to win trophies.
And this trophies and success that we see now could not have been
achieved without the support of the players, the officials, fan club
and my fellow coaches Ravinesh Kumar, Yogendra Dutt and national
coach Christophe Gamel who made sure that we get accustomed to
procession based football, Swamy added.

IDC hero Senirusi Bokini congratulated by Rajesh Patel

Lautoka striker Christopher Wasasala on attack against Bas

Abbu Zahid during the Courts IDC final on October 15 at
Churchill Park. Photos: Maika Kasami

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Singh reigns on dry conditions

Maika Kasami
LGC president The current spell of drought experienced in the western division did
Chong Lee not deter Lautoka Golf Club chairman of trustees Raymond Singh to
(left) celebrates win the Gangas Limited sponsored 18-holes individual stableford
Raymond Singhs stroke event on October 21.
win during the Singh fought all odds to stand tall and card 36 points to win the A
Gangas Lim- grade title followed by club captain James Krishna on 35 points and
ited sponsored Gaffar Ali on 54 points.
18-holes indi- Pastor Pritam Singh convincingly won the B grade on 39 points and
vidual stable-ford four shots clear of second place finisher, Abdul Jalal who scored 35 and
stroke event. Vikash Chand on 34.
Photos: Maika Air Terminal Services employee Asish Kumar posted a consistent
Kasami. 36 points with Arnold Arvind Pillay who finished second on 34 points
alongside Robert Joseph.
Roneel Prakash made a clean sweep of the professional category on
66 by also winning the nearest to pin (NTP) on the ninth hole and hit-
ting the longest drive on the third hole. James Krishna collected the
NTP drive on the second hole.
All participants, meanwhile, were presented with complementary gift
packs from the sponsor.
Other notable scores: Manwal Ajay, Suren Pillay, Lawrence Naidu -
33. Vijay Ram, Vincent Dass, Davendra Mudaliar - 32.

Prasad wins Diwali Cup

Alex Qiokata (right) and Steven Leger flank Diwali Cup sponsor Anil
Kumar of Anils Egg Distributors.
Maika Kasami

Lautoka Golf Club is proving to be a favourite hunting turf for Nadi

Airport Golf Club president Munesh Prasad after he won the Anils Egg
Distributors-sponsored Diwali Cup 18-holes Western Open champion-
ship on Diwali Day.
Prasad, who had first tasted success at the Golf Links course win-
ning the Geo-Tech Drilling International Services Ltd sponsored season
opening 18 holes stroke event last year, fielded a solid 70 to take out the
overall gross title.
Veteran Anil Kumar hosted the overall nett trophy on 66. Lawrence
Naidu easily accounted for the A- grade title, shooting a nett 67.
Defending Diwali Cup champion, Zabir Ali settled for second spot on
70 followed by Gaffar Ali on 71.
Sanjay Gopal beat police officer Josese Wara for the B- grade title on
a countback after the duo scored 68.
Pritam Singh meanwhile scored a round 69 for a third place finish.
The C-grade was evenly contested between Lautoka Golf Club presi-
dent, Chong Lee and James Leger with indentical scores of 67. Anorld
Arvind Pillay claimed third position on 69. In the professional category,
Amitesh Chandra scored 70, Paul James 71, and Roneel Prakash 72.
Alex Qiokata and Steven Leger were joint winners in the juniors
division with Derrich Giblin winning the beginners category. Roneel
Prakash grabbed the nearest to pin (NTP) on the second hole with Jo-
sese Wara on the ninth hole and Amitesh Chandra hitting the longest
drive on the third hole.
Club president Chong Lee acknowledged sponsor Anil Kumar for the
lucrative prizes awarded to the winners.

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Fiji meets Russia first up in Dubai

Maika Kasami

The Fiji Airways national sevens team will

lock horns with the unpredictable Russians in
its opening Pool C clash at the Emirates Dubai
7s during the HSBC 7s 2017/2018 sevens se-
ries.
The national side which lost the series title
to South Africa last season will kick off their
campaign at 10-06pm (Fiji Time) on Novem-
ber 30 at The Sevens Stadium.
The Gareth Baber coached side will then
make their second appearance at 1-06am on
Friday December 1 against Wales.
In what is expected to be a decider they en-
tertain a strong Australian side in their final
pool fixture at 7-06am on the same day.
United States of America and Argentina
who are in Pool D will set the ball rolling in
the tournament opener at 9pm
Provided Fiji tops or is placed second in
Pool C they will tackle the runner-up or the
winner from Pool B in the quarterfinal which
has England, Scotland, France and Spain.
The Cup quarterfinal is scheduled to be
played at 11pm on Friday December 1, the
semis to start at 4-19am on December 2 (Sat-
urday) with the grand finale to be played at
7-33am.
New Zealand has been the most successful
team in Dubai having won on six-occasions, The Fiji team under the guidance of former coach Benjamin Ryan celebrates winning the Emirates Dubai 7s in 2015. Photo: Supplied.
but have not tasted success on the deserts
since 2009. Fiji recorded its first win in 2013
Meanwhile, the womens will also be action Pool B sees Australia, Russia, England and place teams in their pools based on seed-
and then in 2015 since the new era of the
in Dubai. Japan meet on day one while Canada, Fiji Air- ings.Full Mens Pool draw: Pool A: South
world sevens series began in 1999.
Womens series winners New Zealand are ways Fijiana, Ireland and Spain are drawn in Africa, Canada, Kenya, Uganda; Pool B: Eng-
Last year Fiji went down to the Africans 26-
top seeds in Pool A where theyll face USA, Pool C. The womens pool selection process land, Scotland, France, Spain; Pool C: Fiji,
14 in the final.
France and invitational side South Africa on retains the mechanism used at the Olympic Australia, Wales, Russia; Pool D: New Zea-
The 16-teams will head to Cape Town the
30 November. Games, whereby a snaking system is used to land, USA, Argentina, Samoa.
following weekend.

Nadi to face Blues in Pacific Cup

Lautokas Josefata Dugucagi tries to dribble past a Nadi defender during the Courts IDC
pool stages. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Maika Kasami bile Battle of the Giants, 2017 Pillay Gar-

Courts IDC champs Lautoka will face Nadi
in the pool stages of the 2017 Ram Group of
Companies Limited sponsored Pacific Cup
2017 at Bill McKinley Park in Panmure,
Auckland, New Zealand.
The Blues had defeated the Jetsetters 1-0 in
their pool play at the IDC on their way to re-
cord its 17th win at Churchill Park.
But the Green Machine will be banking on
its fine reputation at the NZ tournament where
they will be defending their title.
Nadi defeated NZFFI All Stars 1-0 at Prince
Charles Park last year.
In their current form where they have only
lost twice in the 2017 season, the Blues go in
as favourites to claim their first ever Pacific
Cup title.
Under the leadership of President Abdul
Kadar, Lautoka has won the 2016 Inkk Mo-
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ments Champion versus Champion series,
Vodafone Premier League and the recent
Lloyd Farebrother title.
Rons Motors, based in Auckland has con-
firmed their backing for Lautoka during the
Pacific Cup through the kind assistance by
former Lautoak defender Navin Kumar.
The Pacific Cup will be played over No-
vember 22-26.
Meanwhile, Fijis other two representatives
Labasa and Rewa are in Group B alongside
USA, NZFFI All Stars and NZFFI team from
Northshore.
Group A: Fiji Rewa, Fiji Labasa, USA All
Stars, NZFFI All Stars, NZFFI Northshore All
Stars.
Group B: Fiji Nadi, Fiji Lautoka, AFFA Sa-
vusavu All Stars, NZFFI Auckland All Stars,
Manukau All Stars.
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Lautoka to host a tournament in 2018
OCTOBER 25, 2017

2017 Courts IDC Champs Lautoka soccer team before their final match against Ba. Photo: Sanjay Goundar

Maika Kasami
Lautoka City will host a soccer tournament in 2018.
This was confirmed by Fiji FA president Rajesh Patel during
the Lautoka FA celebrations night on October 28.
The overall success of the 2017 Courts IDC at Churchill
Park has prompted the parent body to have a tournament in
Lautoka next year.
Patel said Lautoka as the Sugar City has proven to be the
center of attraction in the western division and one that is prov-
ing to be promoting sports tourism in the country with its new
facilities at Churchill Park.
However, he advised the City Council to upgrade the parks
lighting system which is not up to standard.
This is the reason we have decided to shift the Fiji-Estonia
game to the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
The current lighting system is not up to international stand-
ard and we request the Lautoka City Council to look into this
matter. Otherwise the rest of the facilities is of international
standard and that is the reason we have decided to bring the
games to Churchill Park once again next year, Patel said.
Close to 30,000 fans had gone through the gates during the
five-day IDC tournament and Fiji FA were impressed with the
fans support and the weather.
Yes, the Courts IDC was well received by the people in the
western division and those traveling from other parts of the
country .This are a great promotion for the game and we are
looking forward to the same reception next year.
Meanwhile, Patel and his Fiji FA executives congratulated
Lautoka for winning the Courts IDC this year. The Blues are
also the holders of the Pillay Garments Champion versus
Champion series and the Vodafone Premier League.
Its time to rejoice now for the people of Lautoka as you
deserve it till the next Courts IDC. The team is surely being
spearheaded by the right people who put the welfare of the
players first and this is shown on the field, he added.

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