THE Queen Victoria School 4×100 metres senior boys’ quartet delivered a performance that silenced doubters and etched their names into the hearts of their supporters during the 2026 Coca-Cola Games Tailevu Zone meet.
Team captain Jone Raibevu shared that the race reflected not just victory but resilience, faith, and unity.
For Raibevu and his team, the journey was about more than just speed on the track. It was about protection, perseverance, and purpose.
“We first want to thank the Almighty God for His protection over our lives during the hard training we went through,” he said.
Behind their polished performance lay weeks of gruelling preparation sessions filled with sweat, fatigue, and pressure.
The team faced not only physical challenges but also outside noise such as rumours and doubts threatening to distract them from their goal but instead of breaking, the boys tightened their bond.
“There were a lot of people talking, spreading rumours about us,” Raibevu admitted.
“But we just kept grinding. We kept training so we could make it this far.”
That determination was evident in every baton exchange, every stride down the track.
It was a race with heart.
The quartet acknowledged the sacrifices of parents and guardians, many of whom watched with pride from the stands, and the unwavering commitment of their teammates.
“I just want to thank my boys for giving their all,” he said. “They brought everything today.
“We dedicate this to our coaches, our parents back home, old boys and especially those who came out to support us today,” he said.
The quartet proved that belief in each other, in their preparation, and in something greater could carry a team all the way to triumph.
