The 2024 Bic Southern Business House Futsal Soccer Cup is moving into its elimination round, which will take place on Monday at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva.
Tournament director Alan Kumar has highlighted the competitiveness of this year’s men’s category, noting the presence of several teams with district representatives.
“The pool games were intense, and all teams came prepared, showcasing great competitiveness,” Kumar stated.
For Monday’s elimination round, teams such as the Ministry of Education, Pacific Customs Agencies Ltd, and DHL are among the favorites to advance to the quarter-finals.
“The winners from the elimination matches will qualify for the cup, while the losers will move to the plate category,” Kumar added.
In the women’s category, the team with the most points after the Round Robin games will be declared the winner.
“USP is a team to watch; they are competing for the first time and consist of university students,” Kumar mentioned.
The competition is supported by sponsors BIC and Blue Gas.
Around 1,000 players and officials have the opportunity to compete, promoting the fight against non-communicable diseases. The tournament’s theme, “say no to drugs and domestic violence,” reflects the organizers’ advocacy efforts.