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Athletics meet organisers, security commended

SPECTATORS thanked and commended police officers and organisers for a job well done in ensuring a violence free and safe 2016 Coca-Cola games over the weekend.

The crowd were mesmerised by the edge of the seats performance by athletes of the various schools who competed with such great competitiveness.

Hundreds of supporters flocked into the ANZ Stadium in their school colours whether they were current students or former scholars, they were just there to cheer their schools on.

Inoke Nakacia, 26, who was part of the crowd said they were happy with the efficient work of the police, the game’s securities and organisers.

Mr Nakacia said this was one Coke Games that no one was dragged outside for misbehaving, maybe there was one flag that was burned by some and some quarrels but nothing major happened.

“They really helped us in a way that we could enjoy watching the games with their ever watchful keen eyes,” Mr Nakacia said.

Police spokesperson Inspector Josaia Weicavu said they had dispatched around 46 officers to the games to ensure the safety of both the supporters and the athletes.