Team Fiji to 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games present itatau to the President

President Jioji Konrote today urged Team Fiji to the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games to practice good sportsmanship and values such as trust, teamwork and perseverance so to achieve the anticipated results.

The team who will represent Fiji at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas presented their iTatau to the President at Borron House this morning.

While speaking to the team Konrote says he has confidence that they have all prepared well to represent the nation and showcase their skills.

President Konrote added that the games will be an opportunity for the young athletes to experience the level of competition at an international level.

Team Fiji Chef de Mission Tomasi Tiko says the international event will be good exposure for the young athletes.

Tiko says they have a total of 42 members who will be representing the country in the sport of rugby, tennis, swimming and athletics.

He says they expect a tough competition in the games.

The 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games will be held from the 18th to the 23rd of this month.