THE 2016 Oceania Volleyball Championship was launched in Suva last night by Minister for Youth and Sports Honourable Laisenia Tuitubou.
In his address at the Southern Cross Hotel, Tuitubou reiterated the need for good governance in all sporting organisations and federations.
“Good governance in sports is a foundation for building sports excellence in any country,” he said.
“It is imperative that office bearers and affiliates of the association uphold the principles of accountability, transparency and equity for the good conduct of the association and its current and future plans,” he said.
Fiji Volleyball Federation announced the national men’s (30) and women’s (30) squads for the championship during the launch as well.
Fiji is the defending champion in the women’s division.
The OVC will be held at the Vodafone Arena from May 2-7.
The championship’s major sponsors include Courts, Vinod Patel, RB Patel, United Apparel, Jack’s, Newnet and Max Marketing.
Men’s team: Makiti Raratabu, Taniela Senawanawa, Aporosa Salauca, Paul Vatucawaqa, Sanaila Rabuku, Freddy Leslie, Joape Tokalauvere, Jiuta Vateitei, Antonio Raturoba, Timoci Draunibaka, Rupeni Tiko, Jack Toutou, Mark Toutou, Viliame Raqauqau, Wame Salabogi, Nacanieli Rabuku, Josefa Raitala, Niko Ratu, Ratu Raitala, Varasiko Yalimaiwai, Epeli Nawalu, Peniasi Ratu, Viliame Bulu, Sairusi Cevula, Josefa Nayagodamu, Jone Maiwelagi, Ilaitia Raiyawa, Iniasi Toganivalu, Cama Tabua, Timoci Buasara. Coach: Tevita Lewetuitovo, Assistant coach: Peni Ratumaiyale, Manager: Livai Tagicakibau.
Women’s team: Ulamila Karisitiana, Ilisapeci Delai, Timaima Lomani, Miriama Francis, Susana Bolavucu, Eta Francis, Mereani Vasuca, Katarina Vereivalu, Eseta Vosavakadua, Masi Raituku, Daiana Waqa, Vasiti Baleilomaloma, Makereta Bale, Teimumu Vuikaba, Talica Rowaro, Luisa Newton, Fine Ratuvosaki, Alitia Yaya, Ana Nabora, Sainimere Sema, Apikali Mualevu, Sereseini Lutunatabua, Mere Waqavuka, Sally Aitcheson, Vani Siganimate, Veronika Qalo, Maria Elena, Agatha Gibbons, Alesi Naulivou, Miriama Vinakaisigadua. Coach: Basilio Kalokalodromu. Assistant coach: Esava Tiko. Manager: Semaima Lagilagi. Trainer: Emori Bakewa.
