The excitement at the Coca-Cola Games intensified as Day 2 unfolded, particularly during the highly anticipated 4x100m relays, where speed and teamwork took center stage. The Senior Boys relay final highlighted the exceptional skills of Suva Grammar School, who secured gold with impressive baton exchanges and powerful sprints. Queen Victoria School followed closely, claiming silver, while Marist Brothers High School completed the podium with bronze.
In the Senior Girls event, Adi Cakobau School shone brightly, clinching the gold medal. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School showcased their speed to take home the silver, while Suva Grammar School once again graced the podium with a bronze finish.
The Intermediate Boys final was nothing short of dramatic, featuring a nail-biting photo finish that saw Queen Victoria School narrowly edging out their rivals for the gold, leaving Marist Brothers High School to settle for silver and Grammar with another bronze. Conversely, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School dominated the Intermediate Girls relay, powering their way to a gold medal, while Adi Cakobau School secured silver and Natabua High School earned bronze.
In the Junior Boys category, MGM proved their prowess, sprinting to gold, while Suva Grammar took silver and Marist captured bronze. The Junior Girls race was fiercely contested, culminating in a gold for Adi Cakobau School, with MGM racing to silver and Jasper Williams High School finishing strong with bronze.
Additionally, in the Sub Junior events, Marist sprinted to gold in the boys’ race, with Grammar again taking silver and Queen Victoria School claiming bronze. The Sub Junior Girls saw MGM achieve victory, with Jasper securing silver and Adi Cakobau School rounding out the top three.
The Coca-Cola Games serve as a vibrant platform that not only highlights athletic talent but also fosters camaraderie and school spirit among competitors. The enthusiasm and support from local communities underscore the event’s role in promoting sports within educational institutions. With the competition still unfolding, the anticipation for future races builds, reflecting a hopeful outlook for Fiji’s athletic endeavors.
As this year’s championships continue at HFC Bank Stadium, the sense of unity and determination demonstrated by these young athletes undoubtedly inspires their peers and promises a bright future for athletics in Fiji.
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