SUVA (Fiji) – In an exciting development for basketball in Fiji, the Chinese Embassy has generously donated $20,000 to the Federation. This substantial contribution is set to significantly enhance the Federation’s preparation for next year’s Asia Cup Tier 2 competition, while also supporting ongoing development programs aimed at nurturing local talent and promoting the sport in the country.

This donation follows the continued efforts of the embassy in supporting and promoting sports regionally. Last year, a similar donation helped Basketball Fiji prepare its national teams to the 2023 Pacific Games, where the men’s and women’s teams finished the tournament successfully with a gold and bronze medal respectively.

In formally presenting the donation, His Excellency Mr. Zhou Jian, stated “We are honoured to be able to assist Basketball Fiji and to have a shared commitment to facilitate sports careers in the country.”

He further expressed his confidence that the financial support will not only assist in the preparation of the national teams, but also the various levels of competitions in the country especially amongst primary and secondary schools.

Receiving the donation, Basketball Fiji’s President, Mr. Ioane Naivalurua expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chinese Embassy for their generosity and unflinching support to the Federation, and their commitment to sports development in Fiji.

On reflecting on previous financial support, Mr. Naivalurua thanked the embassy stating that, “Through your support, we were able to win the gold medal at the Pacific Games.”

He also highlighted how the continued backing has allowed the Federation to expand the sport within the country while also contributing to national building and through its various programme, build better citizens who will be future leaders of the country.

The Fiji men’s basketball team will go through a series of preparation in the build up for the Asia Cup Tier 2 competition that will be hosted in China next year.

Basketball Fiji Media