Walking brothers do it for Fiji

By fijivillage.com

08/09/2007

The walking brothers Dip and Pradeep Chand has again done it for Fiji.

Both based in Australia won gold and silver medal this morning in the men's 20km walk race in athletics competition of the Pacific Games.

Dip chand defended his Gold medal very well and Pradeep Chand settled for the silver medal.

Meanwhile Fiji Power lifting last night won three more gold medals. Zahira Bi, Senimili Turner and Iva Vunikura all won gold medal each.

Team Fiji now jumped to third place on the official medal tally with 32 gold, 41 silver and 32 bronze.

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