Coca-Cola Games Senior Girls Discus champion Reapi Vunidakua says self-belief was the key to first gold medal win.
The 19-year-old Ratu Sukuna Memorial School student clinched top honours with a 34.47 metres throw.
The young lass from Buliya in Kadavu had finished with a bronze medal in the same event at the 2022 Coca-Cola Games but said self-belief and self-determination pushed her through.
“It could have discouraged me, but I just believed in myself,” Vunidakua said.
“I thank my coach Faizar Ali for pushing me and not letting me give up on myself.”
Vunidakua said it was a cherished win for her, in her final year at school.
“It is awesome, not everyone can say they have a Cokes medal that they took part and this is one I will remember.
“I thank the Almighty for giving me the strength and allowing me to use my talent.”
