Acts of kindness A Win-Win For Fans, Players

We should be grateful to our sportspeople, who are leading the charge to make ends meet for fans who are in desperate need during this tough times.

Their act of kindness of being “Good Samaritan” make great read and music to the ears, so to speak. Sharing what they have in helping the unfortunates speak volume that no matter how dire the circumstance is, there is always a bright side to everything, a light at the end of the tunnel.

We are a proud nation and our players have punched above their weight in trying to be competitive in the global sports arena.

And when our very own people suffer from natural disasters, our sportspeople are always willing to help.

The COVID-19 pandemic and devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Harold upended our economic life causing massive destruction.

We are experiencing a new normal and getting back to where we once were will take time and toil.

Always in the spotlight, our stars are leading the way to get back to normalcy engaging in a worthy cause.

On Friday, Vodafone Fiji Football team captain Roy Krishna teamed up with a six-member K9E team in Ba in the Bater for Better Fiji Facebook initiative. Unemployed since the pandemic started, the K9E crew sought Krishna’s help and the ATK captain in India Soccer League responded willingly.

The K9E team cleaned up Krishna’s father in law’s home in Ba in exchange for cash, food packs and gifts for their families.

Krishna said: “I’m happy that they are able to strategise after losing their jobs during COVID-19 to find alternative ways to provide for their families. It was good they come and do some work. It’s a win-win for all of us.”

On Saturday night, Fiji Airways Fijian 7s forward Apenisa Cakaubalavu and Nadroga Rugby Union players returned from Vatulele distributing the much needed supplies to islanders who faced the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Harold last month. As ambassador for Hakwa Foundation, Cakaubalavu and the players cherished the experience. He said: “An unforgettable and emotional experience. I feel grateful because during the World Sevens Series the fans are my number one supporters so in times like these, just being there has been a wonderful experience.”

The act of kindness connects with villagers and ordinary people and it augurs well in the long run. This is the time to share and care.

We are going through testing times and our players are leading the charge.

We can beat the odds, together we can.