Hanua Games bring together over 50 teams for annual volleyball tournament

The Hanua Games, an annual volleyball tournament, has brought together more than 50 teams from across Fiji and the island of Rotuma to compete at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. The event serves as a vital platform for youth engagement, offering a constructive alternative to societal challenges.

Kaftarina Fesaitu, a spokesperson for Oinafa Youth, highlighted the tournament's core objective: to involve young people in worthwhile activities. She emphasized the importance of such initiatives, particularly given the prevalent issues facing today's youth, including drug abuse. The games provide a positive outlet and a sense of community.

Teams have traveled from various parts of Fiji and as far as Rotuma to participate in this year's competition, which has seen a total of 57 teams vying for the title. The tournament's success is measured not only by the number of participants but also by its impact on diverting young people from negative influences.

Now in its fifth year, the Hanua Games have grown into one of the most significant events for the Rotuman community. Organizers view sports participation as a key strategy in guiding young people toward healthier lifestyles and away from detrimental activities.

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This is our fifth tournament, and we can say that the games today were a success. With many issues like drugs affecting our youths today, one of the main goals of this Games is to get our young people away from that, and a good way to do that is to get them involved with sports.