Special Olympics Fiji

2023 Sport Award Nominations.

Special Olympics Fiji was honoured to be nominated in a few categories on Thursday 22nd August at the Vodafone arena.

Few nominee categories are:
1. Fiji Coach of the year nominee
2. Fiji Volunteer of the year nominee
3. Fiji Administrator of the year nominee
4. Fiji Sportman of the year nominee
5. Fiji Sportwomen of the year nominee

We wish all the nominees the very best at the Fiji Sports Awards on Saturday 31st August

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SO Team Fiji arrives back home safely.

Team was welcomed by our Minister of Youth and Sports, SO board Members, families, fans and supporters at the airport.

Team was escorted to Tokatoka Hotel for a short welcome program followed by breakfast.

The team is delighted and grateful for the support provided by the Government, sponsors Fiji National Sports Commission, Digicel and Professional Real Estate, families and well wishes.

And it’s the final day of competition today

What a day to wrap-up with more medals in our bag

Congratulations to our award recipients for today ❤️

-Samu Vuetasau won Silver Medal in Badminton Men Singles

-Maria Teresia scooped Silver Medal in Badminton Women Singles

-Maciu Small was placed on 5th position in his 400m run.

SO Fiji is indeed honored with all our athletes performance and their achievements.

Special thanks to Government of Fiji for their continuous support, our sponsors Fiji National Sports Commission, Digicel and Professional Real State.

To our families, fans, supporters and well wishes, thank you for your blessings on our team 😇.

Vinaka Vakalevu

And we did it again 🏆

Hearty congratulations to our athletes and officials for a job well done.

Big shout out to Raijeli Naikaukaucagi for scooping Gold Medal in her 100m run today.

Siteri Daulali and Ponijese Duncan did their best in Table Tennis Mixed Doubles and managed to scoop Silver Medal.

Karalaini Cakautabu performed well and was placed on 4th place.

Once again, big Vinaka Vakalevu to all our supporters and well wishes.

Thank you to our Government
Fiji National Sports Commission
Digicel
Professional Real State

It wouldn’t have been possible without you all.

Kaniliwa wins first Gold for Fiji at Special Olympics - FijiLive Petero Kaniliwa won the first Gold medal for Fiji in powerlifting at the Special Olympics World Games 2023 underway in Berlin, Germany on Friday.

Nagasau wins 4 medals at the Special Olympics Games today Miliana Nagasau has 1 gold and 3 silver medals in power lifting at the Special Olympics Games in Berlin, Germany. Nagasau won a gold medal in bench

Another successful day it was.

Yes, we did it again.

Miliana Nagasau scooped 4 medals today at Special Olympics World Games 2023 (1 Gold and 3 Silver Medals) in the sport of Powerlifting.

Miliana won Gold Medal in Bench Press, Silver Medal in Deadlift and Squat and was awarded another Silver Medal for overall category.

Iowane Taroko scooped a Bronze Medal in the sport of Swimming (50m Freestyle -Level A)

Karalaini Cakautabu also scooped a Bronze Medal in the sport of Swimming (50m Freestyle- Level A)

Athletes competing tomorrow (24/06/23) have been geared up and are ready to give in their best. These athletes are:
Maria Teresia - Badminton Singles
Samu Vuetasau - Badminton Singles
Maciu Small - Athletics 400m run
Raijeli Naikaukaucagi - Athletics 100m run
Ponijese Duncan - Table Tennis Mixed Doubles
Siteri Daulali - Table Tennis Mixed Doubles

Thanks and appreciation goes to Government of Fiji, Sponsors Fiji National Sports Commission, Digicel, Professional Real State for their support and much needed assistance.

Thanking families and supporters for their prayers and well wishes.

Finals underway and our athletes are doing their level best

Congratulations to our athletes who have successfully finished their events and best of luck to those left to compete.

Glory to the almighty God. Yes, first GOLD MEDAL for SO Fiji won by our dedicated and talented athlete Petero Kaniliwa. Petero took part in 3 disciplines in Powerlifting. He won a Gold Medal in the Deadlift discipline, Bronze Medal in Squat discipline and was placed on 4th place for bench press.

Ponijese Duncan stood proud receiving his Bronze Medal for Table Tennis Singles Event.

Siteri Daulili was placed on 4th position in Table Tennis Singles Event.

Rukkya Bi with her great effort was placed on 6th position in 1500m run and scored Personal Best result in 800m run.

Divam Sami did his best and received participation award in both his events.

Samu Vuetasau and Maria Teresia were placed on 4th position for Badminton Mixed Doubles.

Wish to take this time to thank Government of Fiji, sponsors Fiji National Sports Commission, Digicel, Professional Real State, Families and Supporters for their support and best wishes.

Preliminary Events underway

Our athletes are going through Divisioning and are performing well

Thanks to all our supporters and well wishers for their prayers and support.

A night to remember

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES BERLIN 2023

OPENING CEREMONY

Visit to Inclusive school for a graffiti-project

Athletes were given a chance to showcase their talents working together with these students to paint hand prints on the wall.

It was also and honor for SO Team Fiji to meet with Secretary of Education, Sports and Arts.

A great day it was.

Another successful day it was for our athletes and officials.

Visit to the Home of our new colleagues with special needs from Berlin, Museum and to the Tier Park, Berlin.

Training sessions also underway to maintain our athletes fitness gearing up for the competitions.

All about today

Special Olympics Team Fiji arrives safely in Berlin, Germany. All athletes and officials are doing well and are ready for the days ahead in Host City.

Special thanks to supporters, sponsors, families and well wishes for the support and blessings.

And the journey beings





Thanks and appreciation goes to our sponsors, parents and well wishes.

Uniform and Airline Ticket presentation

Thanks and appreciation goes to Fiji National Sports Commission, Digicel and Professional Fiji Real Estate for their much needed and timely assistance.

World Games preparations underway for Special Olympics Fiji 💪

Team Preparation for upcoming SO World Summer Games 💪

Special Olympics Fiji hosted a discussion session to allow the movement to work on its plans to better improve and support persons with ID. Thanking the Fiji National Sports Commission , National Council for Persons with Disabilities and Fijian Ministry of Youth and Sports for coming on board to assist SO Fiji.

SO Fiji held its trials over the Easter weekend with athletes around the country. The team chosen will represent the country in the World Games hosted by Berlin Germany this year.