FIJI’S under-17 girls’ futsal team continues preparations ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, with a 10-player squad named for the international competition.
Head Coach Jose Gerardo will lead the team, which will be captained by Salanieta Tausokula Vosadora, with Teonila Levuiciva and Vilomena Lutumaitoga Batirerega as vice captains.
The training camp will focus on improving the players’ technical skills, fitness and understanding of the team’s playing style ahead of the tournament.
Gerardo said the camp was an important step in preparing the young players for the Olympic stage.
He said the team wanted the players to work hard, build confidence and give their best while representing Fiji.
Fiji will compete against seven other teams in the women’s futsal tournament including hosts Senegal, Iran, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Colombia, Italy and Ukraine.
The teams will be divided into two groups of four, with players aged 17 and under eligible to compete.
The Youth Olympic Games will run from October 31 to November 14, with the futsal competition scheduled from November 1 to 12. Futsal will make its second appearance at the Youth Olympic Games.
Fiji U17 futsal squad: Salanieta Vosadora (C), Teonila Levuiciva, Tarusila Maivunidawa, Kinisimere Botesulu, Akanisi Katonitabua, Melania Keresoni, Nauseeba Azharia, Seini Kaliseiwaqa, Vilomaena Batirerega, Beatrice Qaniuci.
