The Minister for Education for Education Filipe Bole has called on school athletes performing for the two-day Coca Cola Games to enjoy their participation as they represent their respective schools and athletic zones.
“First and foremost, the students participating in the Coke Games must enjoy their participation. In fact, these athletes are the top from their school athletic zones. Performing in this new – look stadium, which have been refurbished to international standard by the Fiji Sports Council, should certainly boost the morale and enhance performance of the athletes. This will certainly release the pressure of the competition. While the athletes will exhibit their skills, we, the spectators must applaud them for their performances whether they finish first or last,” Minister Bole said.
“The game should bring students and teachers together and set aside differences. Parents and guardians will have to pay to watch superb performances and I am sure that the athletes will deliver their best,” he added.
While the Minister paid tribute to organizers of the games, he called on officials including school officials to closely monitor the 2-day event to ensure its smooth success.
I do salute the organizers for the immense task put into the preparation of the game. I am also reminding Principals and teachers to have tight control of their students’ behavior during the two days athletic finals. I wish all athletes well in their performances and may we all enjoy the two days Coca Cola Games,” Minister Bole said.
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