Today is Delana day, a proud moment for Fiji as Fijians will get together to celebrate Iliesa Delana’s achievement which has put Fiji on the map.
The whole of Suva is expected to come to a standstill today as celebrations begin at 9.30am.
Iliesa Delana faced many hardships and obstacles along the journey to his great Paralympic accomplishment yet the Nadrala villager stood tall, holding on and never giving up on his dream.
Delana who has now become an inspiration to many Fijians said he never expected that such a big celebration would be accorded to him.
Today Delana also reflects back on the days where he did not have much support and had to struggle in his preparations but according to him there are some struggles in life which you have to encounter alone.
Fiji Police Band and Police guards will escort Delana through the main street of Suva starting at 9.30am which will end at Albert Park.
Delana will then be taken to the Vodafone Arena where all the main celebration activities are to be held.
Delana will be joined by students from schools within Suva, members of the Digicel 7s Rugby team, Fiji Olympians and students from special schools.
At the Vodafone Arena, the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau will make a brief speech.
The government is calling on all Fijians to join the celebrations at the Vodafone Arena.
Meanwhile, Digicel Fiji’s Head of Marketing, Sherly Singh said they will reveal their reward for Delana after today’s celebration as they need to hold talks with him.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo & Rusiate Baleilevuka
