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Basketball Fiji Welcomes Guests

SUVA (Fiji) - Basketball Fiji had the privilege of hosting Mr. Michal Konecny, FIBA's Head of National Federations, accompanied by FIBA Oceania Officials, Ms. Annie LaFleur and Mr. Siale Bain-Vete
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Basketball Fiji Soaring High

SUVA (Fiji) - With a record-breaking year behind them, Basketball Fiji is poised for further growth and a stellar 2024.
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FIBA Foundation Youth Leaders Program providing a great opportunity for Kainamoli and Dokonivalu

The FIBA Foundation Youth Leadership Program is a global Basketball for Good initiative that provides youths a great opportunity to upskill and undertake various trainings and provides a platform for a better future for themselves and their various communities. Basketball Fiji's Estelle Kainamoli and Jordan Dokonivalu savouring the experience as participants for the 2023 cohort.
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Colata impacting the growth of female ballers in Fiji

SUVA (Fiji) – From national player to inspiring the next generation of women in basketball, Sera Colata’s basketball journey in Fiji demonstrates how one person can influence and shape the next generation.
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Coach Whippy Acknowledged at XXII FIBA Congress 2023

The late coach Michael Whippy has been acknowledged at the XXII FIBA Congress 2023 for his immense contribution to the sport of Basketball nationally, regionally and globally.
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Fiji 7s Team - Bonding through Basketball

SUVA (Fiji) – Basketball in Fiji continues to gain popularity amongst the general public, corporate organizations and now other national sporting teams, who have adopted the sport either to learn a new skill, as a team bonding activity or to simply have fun.
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Marty Handson Scholarship Program - A springboard for coaches heading into the upcoming Oceania Comp

Recently, eight of the Basketball Fiji coaches where fortunate to participate in the Marty Handson Scholarship Program which was conducted online for six weeks.
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Vodafone Fiji Forges Partnership with Basketball Fiji

Vodafone Fiji announced its sponsorship of Basketball Fiji at a media conference at Vodafone Head Office in Tamavua today.
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Fiji Win FIBA Melanesian Cup 2022

After falling short in 2017, Fiji have redemption, defeating Papua New Guinea to win gold at the FIBA Melanesian Cup 2022.
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Bula Hoops Setting the Foundations for Female Engagement

Basketball for Good programs across Oceania play an integral role in achieving various development outcomes, including the importance of good health and well-being.
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Fiji's teams heading to Sol2023 XVII Pacific Games

Both our men's and women's national basketball teams are heading to the Sol2023 XVII Pacific Games.
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New FIBA partnership a boost for high-performance basketball

FIBA Oceania has announced a new partnership with the Australian Government through PacificAus Sports to facilitate the growth and development of high-performance basketball in the region.
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Sera Vugakoto scoops award at National Sports Award

Massive Congratulations to our very own Sera Vugakoto! She scooped the "Jad Travel & Hertz Rent A Car - Volunteer of The Year" Award at tonight's National Sports Award.
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Basketball Fiji represented in Fiji Sports Awards

The annual Fiji Sports Award is dedicated to recognizing excellence in Fijian sports and acknowledging sport’s most exceptional, influential and inspirational personalities. The inaugural event returns after three years with plenty of Basketball Fiji nominees.
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Naivalurua's regional appointment a boost for Basketball Fiji

Naivalurua’s regional appointment a boost for Basketball Fiji

Basketball Fiji says the trust and backing given to it by the 22 other Oceania nations is the start of big things to come for the sport in our part of the world. Basketball Fiji’s president, Mr. Ioane Naivalurua was elected on the FIBA Oceania Board, a feat that Federation will be using to grow the game.
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Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, His Excellency Mr. Zhou Jian and Basketball Fiji’s president, Hon. Ioane Naivalurua

Timely assistance for Basketball Fiji

Basketball Fiji has set its sights on improving its performance at the Pacific Games in Solomon Islands later this year. A timely donation of Twenty Thousand Fijian dollars presented by the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, His Excellency Mr. Zhou Jian to Basketball Fiji’s president, Hon. Ioane Naivalurua, will allow the federation to prepare the national basketball team accordingly.
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