Waqainabete marks return with three medals for MBHS

Sixteen-year-old Ezra Waqainabete made a remarkable return to competitive swimming, securing two silver medals and one bronze at the National Schools Age Group Swimming Championship in Suva. His strong performance was instrumental in Marist Brothers High School clinching second place at the event. Waqainabete, who hails from Moala, comes from a family deeply involved in swimming, with his older brother Zion having previously represented Fiji. Inspired by his brother, Ezra now harbors ambitions of competing on the international stage for his country. This comeback is particularly noteworthy as Waqainabete had not participated in swimming for the past four years. He expressed his deep connection to the sport, stating, "I started swimming when I was around five-years-old, it’s a family sport, my older two siblings were really good so I was kind of brought into it. I’d love to represent my country on the world stage, Fiji’s home and it means a lot." The young swimmer's dedication and hard work are already yielding results, signaling a promising future in the sport.

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I started swimming when I was around five-years-old, it’s a family sport, my older two siblings were really good so I was kind of brought into it. I’d love to represent my country on the world stage, Fiji’s home and it means a lot.