Fiji 7s rugby icon Waisale Serevi is currently hospitalized in India due to chest pains. Serevi, who serves as the head coach for the men’s and women’s 7s teams in India, recently led the women’s team to a silver medal at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy held in Nepal. He was admitted to the hospital on October 10.
Rugby India shared a message on social media expressing, “We wish our 7s Head Coach, Waisale Serevi, all the very best in his recovery. We shall provide another update in 24 hours.” They also noted that Serevi is stable and remains in good spirits.
Manipal Hospital, where Serevi is receiving treatment, reported that his coronary angiogram indicated minor coronary artery disease. The hospital confirmed that he is currently stable and is expected to be moved out of the ICU soon.
In response to Serevi’s condition, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka expressed his heartfelt wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. He added, “Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Get well soon.”