Drasa Avenue School aims to defend swimming title at national championship

Drasa Avenue School is setting its sights on retaining its championship title in the girls' primary school division at the Fiji Schools National Swimming Championship. The competition commenced yesterday, drawing over 700 swimmers from 54 schools to the Aquatic Center in Suva.

The Lautoka-based school has assembled a strong contingent of 28 swimmers, determined to make a significant impact. Team manager Sereseini Lala acknowledged the considerable pressure on the female swimmers to uphold their winning legacy. She also highlighted the overwhelming support from the swimmers' parents, which has been a driving force in their preparation.

"The pressure is high for these girl’s to perform, and then we also have very tough competition here as well," Lala stated. "But we’ve prepared well and we know we can do it."

The two-day event, featuring intense competition, will conclude tomorrow. Spectators can follow the action live on the streaming platform vitiplus.com, with access available for $20 for local viewers and $40 for international audiences.

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The pressure is high for these girl’s to perform, and then we also have very tough competition here as well. But we’ve prepared well and we know we can do it.