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Fiji Basketball Captain Tuisue Eyes Strong Commonwealth Debut

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Bulou Tuisue will captain Fiji's women's 3x3 basketball team at the Commonwealth Games, marking a historic debut for the sport.
  • Tuisue, a veteran player, emphasizes the team's preparation and unity as key to their success.
  • Fiji's first match is against the Cayman Islands, with live coverage available on FBC.

Fiji's women's 3x3 basketball team is set to make its historic debut at the Commonwealth Games, led by captain Bulou Tuisue. Tuisue, who has represented Fiji in various capacities for over 15 years, expressed confidence in the team's preparation, noting that their early arrival in Scotland has allowed them to adjust to the time zone and recover from travel.

The travel was hard on our bodies, but Fiji did really well to get us here early so we’ve had time to adjust. The three girls have a lot of experience in 3x3, so for me it was about fitting in and making sure I fulfil my role. Preparation has been very good, and everyone’s working towards the same goal.

— Bulou TuisueDescribing the team's preparation and adjustment period before the Commonwealth Games.

"The travel was hard on our bodies, but Fiji did really well to get us here early so we’ve had time to adjust," Tuisue said. "The three girls have a lot of experience in 3x3, so for me it was about fitting in and making sure I fulfil my role. Preparation has been very good, and everyone’s working towards the same goal."

Having transitioned to the fast-paced 3x3 format four years ago after a lengthy five-on-five career, Tuisue, 35, feels supported by the experienced players around her. She previously represented Fiji at a 16-year-old at an Olympic qualifying tournament in Spain. Now, she is focused on guiding the team through this significant milestone.

We’re never going to take this opportunity for granted, but we’re not going to let it overwhelm us either. We’re here to compete and chase the same goal as every other team.

— Bulou TuisueExpressing the team's mindset and approach to the Commonwealth Games.

Tuisue stressed the importance of competing fearlessly and maintaining team unity. "We’re never going to take this opportunity for granted, but we’re not going to let it overwhelm us either. We’re here to compete and chase the same goal as every other team," she stated. For Tuisue, captaincy is about uniting the team towards a shared objective. Fiji's opening game is scheduled against the Cayman Islands. The match will be broadcast live on FBC.

Captaining is about bringing the girls together and making sure we all understand what we’re here to achieve.

— Bulou TuisueDefining her role as captain for the Fiji team.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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