French launch book on Fijian ruggers in France
THE Les Fidjiens, Magiciens du Rugby (The Fijians, Rugby magicians) book was officially launched by the French ambassador to Fiji, François-Xavier Léger, at the Pacific House in Suva yesterday.
The launching of the book was to commemorate ties between Fijian and French rugby which dates back to 1988.
This book was written by Gilles Navarro along with the aid of Franck Boivert.
According to Léger, the passion shown by Fijian players was very similar to that in France.
“I attended a sevens competition organised by Isireli Bobo lately and it was impressive to see many young players take part in the tournament, you could really see they were playing their hearts out,” he shared.
He said at the moment there more
FOOTBALL
Rovadrau
A SEVEN-A-SIDE tournament organised by the Rovadrau Football Club will be held on May 14-15. First 20 teams only. For more information contact 9443119 or 9987950.
GOLF
Denarau
THE Rum Co of Fiji Pro-Am will be played at the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club Course from May 20-21. Entry Fees: $150 (professional), $200 (amateur), $140 (member). Prize money: $4000 (professional); Amateur prizes in A,B,C Grades gross and net. Entries close on May 15. May 20 Registration: 11am; Shotgun tee off: 12.30pm. May 21 Shotgun tee off: 12pm. Email: Amitesh.chandra@Marriott. com.
THE LongRun Fiji sponsored Club Championship will be held at the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club Course from July 9-10. Format will be 36 holes stroke event. Handicap: Men A Grade (10/below),
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than 200 Fijians playing competitive rugby in France.
He said the book was supposed to be launched a few years back, but could not because of many contradicting factors that were met along the way.
“Finally in 2021, we were able to start again from scratch and produce this book that you see before you.”
The book is published in French. It is about Fijian legends who have graced the rugby fields of France and their achievements and experience in a country so far from home.
Former Fijian fly-half and inside centre Seremaia Bai was present at the event as an invited guest. He played rugby in France for eight years, competing in the Top 14 competition with ASM Clermont Auvergne.
“France has a very special place in my heart,” he said. He said he was honoured to be a part of the event as a former player in French Rugby.
Men B Grade (11-21), Men C Grade (22-36); Women A Grade (0-8), Women B Grade (19-30), Women C Grade (31-54). Shotgun start at 10am on opening day. Seeded draw on second day with shotgun start at 10am.
VOLLEYBALL
Suva
THE Suva Volleyball Association Inter-Club Championship will be held on May 13-14 at the Netball Centre and FMF Gymnasium in Suva.
First 34 teams will be considered. Registration is $150. Prizes: $1000 winner, $500 for losing finalist, $100 each for losing semifinalists. Registrations closed on the May 7. Contact 9394726 for more information.
TENNIS
Fiji Open
THE 2022 Tattslotto Fiji Open Championship will be held at the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club Courts in Nadi from May 18-22. Email play@tennis. com.fj for entry forms.
Compiled by ZANZEER SINGH