LAUTOKA is aiming to take a strong 120-member squad to the National Primary School Athletics Games in Suva, following a successful two-day Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Zone meet.
Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Association president Adriu Qio said the meet, which saw over 1,000 young athletes compete in both track and field events, provided the perfect platform to identify the district’s best talents.
“From this meet, we will select our Lautoka team to represent Lautoka at the National Games in Suva in Week 12 of school.
“There are 24 primary schools altogether, and we have seen our competition grow compared to last year. I thank the teachers and parents for their support in making this two-day event a success,” Qio said.
He acknowledged the dedication of teachers and the executive committee for putting together a well-organized and enjoyable programme.
Qio added that while Lautoka did not secure a placing at last year’s National Games, they are determined to improve this year by sending only their top-performing athletes to the capital.
“Our goal is to take 120 of the best athletes to Suva this year,” he said confidently.
Athletes recover after their race at the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Drasa Avenue School athlete Rusiate Rokocika (right) won the U14 boys 100m final during the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Drasa Avenue School athlete Rusiate Rokocika (right) won the U14 boys 100m final during the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Vuda District School athlete Janebee Iloivalu (3rd from left) won the U14 Girls 100m final during the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Lautoka Methodist School athlete Emily Laite won the U13 Girls 100m final during the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Students and teachers cheer for their athletes during the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Students celebrate the win of their athletes during the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Lautoka Methodist School U12 Girls 400m winners Jokapeci Drala (left – finished 1st) and Rosemary Dawai (finished 2nd) take a break after their race at the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
Track officials at the Lautoka Primary Schools Athletics Meet at Churchill Park. Picture: REINAL CHAND
