ATHLETICS Fiji has released the names of 250 athletes selected to participate in the Melanesian Regional Championships in July.
Fiji has two squads A and B in both the men’s and women’s divisions and will be fielding three athletes for each event.
AF chief development officer Joseph Rodan Jr said they hoped to maximise on each event as much as possible hence the two squads.
Top contenders for the women’s Rio Olympics wild card, Sisilia Seavula and Younis Bese are expected in the country as early as next month.
“Our athletes who are on scholarship in the US will be in the country in June. The Melanesian Games is one of the last Olympics qualifying events so other teams will be bringing their best to compete. Having more people participate in one event increases competition in the squad which is good for us in terms of getting the best times and distances in terms of who needs to qualify,” he said.
Banuve Tabakaucoro has been fielded in the men’s A team and will compete in the 100m and 200m. He is also the best contender for the Rio Olympic wild card.
The MRC is scheduled for July 7-9 at the ANZ Stadium, Suva.
Fiji A Men’s Team
100m: Banuve Tabakaucoro, Ilaitia Waqairadovu, Aaron Powell. 110m Hurdles: Errol Qaqa, Emanuel Woodley. 200m: Banuve Tabakaucoro, Ilaitia Waqairadovu, Albert Miller Jnr, Shane Tuvusa. 400m: Kameli Ravuci, Sailosi Tubuilagi, Shane Tuvusa. 400m Hurdles: Emanuel Woodley, Errol Qaqa. 800m: Anasa Kaito, Iliesa Ratete, Viliame Rerealoa. 1500m: Stephen Sanday, Viliame Dileqa, Isikeli Waseaqali. 5000m: Avikash Lal, Ashneel Nand, Shavneel Singh. 10000m: Avikash Lal, Ashneel Nand, Shavneel Singh. Long Jump: Kitione Nasau, Waisale Dausoko, Isireli Bulivorovoro. Triple Jump: Belasio Waqadau, George Vokiti, Omar Fall. High Jump: Poasa Satoqi, Sailasa Kalouniviti, Meli Kolanavanua. Discus: Setareki Matau, Mustafa Fall, Niumaia Rawaisavu, Jaoji Koroimataitini. Shot Put: Mustafa Fall, Solomone Qisavola, Niumaia Rawaisavu. Javelin: Leslie Copeland, Pita Tamani, Yabaki Wailomania. Octathlon Jone Wainiqolo Coaches: Maurice Erasito, Jovesa Naivalu, Jone Delai, Henry Elder, Bola Tafoou, Leone Qumi, Albert Miller Snr, James Goulding, Makelesi Batimala, Gabrieli Qoro. Manager: Calvin Yee. Manageress: Litia Senibulu.
Fiji B Men’s Team
100m: Ioane Logalaca, Keasi Naidroka, Simeli Sanaila. 200m: Toni Lemeki, Mikaele Sioweli, Sanaila Buatoka. 400m: Julian Vuetibau, Jeremaia Fifita, Samuela Railoa. 800m: Josua Raivanua, Petero Werekoro, Vilimoni Tuivuya. 1500m: Viliame Salusalu, Gordon Ravuama, Melesi Varakuka. 5000m: Navneet Singh, Amevasu Turner, Sairusi Kalouniviti. 10000m: Noel Singh. Long Jump: Ilaisa Kauyaca, Tomasi Osbourne. Triple Jump: Amenatave Ratabatolu, Kitione Nasau, Peniona Tora. High Jump: Sireli Kacilala, Sakaraia Seru, Max Delai. Discus: Maurea Konrote, Viliame Rokobuli, Jope Samuwai. Shot Put: Lawrence Konrote, Richmond Spanner, Seremaia Cokamata, Temo Mayanavanua. Javelin: Jemesa Malumuvere, Joeli Pauliasi, Alipate Wesele. Coaches: Sereseini Lala, Rafaele Tunaulu, Fesaitu Mario, Jone Koroiduadua, John Iroa, Maciu Koroitamana, Jone Kalouniviti, John Lumkon. Manager: Nemani Tukunia. Manageress: Margaret Tunaulu. Assistant Manager: Koli Korovulavula.
Fiji A Women’s Team
100m: Alesi Finau, Sisilia Seavula, Makereta Naulu. 200m: Makereta Naulu, Aleiwalu Rayawa, Paulini Korowaqa. 400m: Elenani Tinai, Paulini Korowaqa, Meresiana Vukici. 800m: Unaisi Tinai, Meresiana Vukici, Meliki Ganilau. 1500m: Mereseini Naidau, Susana Navuka, Vika Tulomana. 5000m: Mereseini Naidau. Long Jump: Makelesi Tumalevu, Milika Tuivanuavou, Sesenieli Donu. Triple Jump: Milika Tuivanuavou, Alitia Wailevu, Francis Kurivatu. High Jump: Shawntelle Lockington, Diama maramanikaibau, Rosa Raqato. Shot Put: Alice Peters, Mereoni Bonasere, Milika Tuivanuavou. Discus: Ana Baleira, Milika Tuivanuavou, Penina Elliot. Javelin: Elena Caucau, Soko Salaniqiqi, Unaisi Vatulili. Heptahlon : Atila Inoke, Rosa Madigi Coaches: Maurice Erasito, Jovesa Naivalu, Jone Delai, Henry Elder, Bola Tafoou, Leone Qumi, Albert Miller Snr, James Goulding, Makelesi Batimala, Gabrieli Qoro. Manager: Calvin Yee. Manageress: Litia Senibulu.
Fiji B Women’s Team
100m: Younis Bese, Makelesi Tumalevu, Laisani Kavuru. 200m: Elenoa Sailosi, Younis Bese, Laisani Kavuru. 400m: Akanisi Sokoiwasa, Iliana Raitoga, Miriama Radiniwaimaro. 800m: Eta Marama, Ana Uluikadavu, Tupou Dilagi Saukalou. 1500m: Ita Senitarawau, Adi Vonokula Lagivou. 5000m: Ita Senitarawa. Long Jump: Lorosia Lutuniwasa, Asinate Kasowaqa, Cema Nasau. Triple Jump: Aseri Yaseyase, Ema Navukula, Aleta Moce. High Jump: Amelia Finau, Nanise Tavisa, Keleti Tikotani. Discus: Venina Turaganisolevu, Shanice Takayawa, Miriama Tikoiqeleni, Sereana Maragi. Shot Put: Sereana Maragi, Sainimere Bogi, Luisa Kunadua. Javelin: Venina Turaganisolevu, Elena Cavanavasu, Reijieli Valevia. Coaches: Sereseini Lala, Rafaele Tunaulu, Fesaitu Mario, Jone Koroiduadua, John Iroa, Maciu Koroitamana, Jone Kalouniviti, John Lumkon. Manager: Nemani Tukunia. Manageress: Margaret Tunaulu. Assistant Manager: Koli Korovulavula.
