Boost for Basketball Fiji

Boost for Basketball Fiji

PRISONS Commissioner Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua, who's also president of Basketball Fiji, hosted Chinese Ambassador Dr Han Zhiqiang to a handover ceremony at the Naboro Prison complex yesterday. Dr Zhiqiang and his first secretary handed over basketball equipments to Brigadier Naivalurua and senior officials of Basketball Fiji. Brig Naivalurua said the equipment would assist the Fiji men's and women's basketball teams in retaining their championship status and trophies at the upcoming South Pacific Games.

Brig Naivalurua also highlighted the important role sports such as basketball played in helping shape the character of young people and curbing crime in Fiji. He thanked the ambassador and his staff for taking the time out to attend the ceremony. Dr Zhiqiang reiterated his government's message of cooperation and support for Fiji's efforts towards social and economic development and pledged the embassy's support towards future initiatives by Basketball Fiji. He echoed the sentiments of Brig Naivalurua, saying: "I agree with Basketball Fiji's motto which is, 'More than just basketball'.

"Your national development program has taught young people about teamwork and unity and has produced many sports people who are now ambassadors of your country wherever they play."






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