Update: 7:15PM FIJI and Samoa have been urged to work towards hosting the inaugural Pacific Special Games in 2017.
Director Operations at the
Special Olympics Asia Pacific Simon Koh said Fiji would be an ideal host for
the games.
“It will be good to have a
Pacific Special Games in Fiji as it is the hub of the Pacific,” Koh said.
host the first ever Games for people with special needs.”
Assistant Minister for
Youth Iliesa Delana said his ministry would firstly meet with the
Fiji National Sports Commission and discuss securing a permanent office for
Special Olympics Fiji.
“We can then pursue further,
plans to host such events in Fiji since we need to secure sponsorship and
logistics for such events since this event will involve people with special
needs,” Mr Delana said.
“However, it will be good for
the nation and will assist in the promotion of inclusive sports in Fiji and the
region.”
