Defining moment

Are there moments that define history in the Coca-Cola Games? Are there moments which will live well beyond 2017?

Well, without a doubt, the senior boys 4x400 metres relay event on Saturday had almost every spectator at Laucala Bay on their feet. Just when Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS) extended a handsome lead, appearing to claim gold and the overall boys title, the Natabua High School produced a breath-taking performance that had their fans cheering and screaming out aloud.

Despite being left behind, Shane Tuvusa put on the accelerator from the halfway mark. In a few seconds, he created a defining moment putting to an end, months of training and perseverance.

To the disbelief of QVS and RKS fans Tuvusa zoomed past their last runners. All in all, current and former students of Natabua High School had every reason to celebrate a special win, one that had to be decided in the last event.

To Shane Tuvusa and the 4x400 metres relay team, you rock. A big vinaka to all fans, families and friends who supported Natabua High School prepare for the Coca-Cola Games.

2017 will definitely go down in the history books but for now they deserve a heroes’ welcome.

Natabua High School has every reason to celebrate.