Pacific Islands Announce Teams for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Fiji, Niue, and Vanuatu are gearing up for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, set to begin on July 23, by announcing their official team rosters. Fiji has assembled the largest contingent among the island nations, with 58 athletes preparing to compete across eight different sports.

Team Fiji's athletes will participate in athletics, basketball 3x3 (for both men and women), bowling, boxing, judo, para athletics, swimming, and weightlifting. While some sports had direct qualification pathways or invitations, the selection process reflects years of dedication and sacrifice, according to Vanessa Kilner, chief executive of the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC).

"Earning the opportunity to represent our nation at the Commonwealth Games is a significant achievement that reflect years of dedication, discipline and sacrifice," Kilner stated. "We are confident Team Fiji will represent our nation with pride, integrity and excellence in Glasgow." The team will be led by chef de mission Ajay Ballu and general manager Jane Wong-Niubalavu.

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Earning the opportunity to represent our nation at the Commonwealth Games is a significant achievement that reflect years of dedication, discipline and sacrifice. We are confident Team Fiji will represent our nation with pride, integrity and excellence in Glasgow.