Fiji’s representatives to the Pacific Mini Games in Cook Islands will march through the capital, Suva tomorrow as part of celebrations to mark their win at the regional sports meeting.
The march will be followed by a reception and luncheon at the Lower Auditorium of the Suva Civic Centre.
Acting President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has been invited as the chief guest while the Minister of Sports Filipe Bole will also be present to welcome the team.
The athletes have been asked by the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) to march in their uniforms, complete with their medals from the mini games.
Team Fiji topped the medal standing in the 8th Pacific Mini Games finishing with 32 gold, 26 silver and 20 bronze medals while New Caledonia settled in second with 23 gold, 21 silver and 22 bronze medals.
Tahiti finished third with 21 gold, 22 silver and 17 bronze medals.
Fiji has now set its target on winning the 2011 Pacific Games in New Caledonia.
Fiji last won the Pacific Games in 2001 after beating rivals New Caledonia and Tahiti in the overall medal tally.
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