Permanent Secretary for Youth and Sports Rovereto Nayacalevu commissioned a new gym house and equipment worth $156, 6277.46 at Rukurukulevu Village in Cuvu, Nadroga recently.
The facilities are funded by the Office of the Prime Minister via the Small Grants Scheme.
The long journey to train at the available gym in Sigatoka town will now be a thing of the past for Davetalevu Rugby Club members with the opening of their new gym facilities
Nayacalevu said Fiji, as a developing economy, has great potential to grow its sporting and economic sectors through the efforts and commitment of its young people.
He said in rugby sevens, we are able to punch above our weight with our limited resources and compete at an elite level consistently.
“That is something every Fijian can take pride in. But let me tell you, that didn’t happen overnight.”
“There’s only one way a nation as small as Fiji can dominate the world rugby scene – hard work and dedication.”
He further spoke about life after rugby, urging the club members to ensure that education excellence plays the same importance as your pursuit of sporting excellence.
Also in attendance was the Commissioner of Police Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho.
