Team Fiji concluded the 2024 Paris Olympics with one silver medal, placing 74th on the official medal tally. The medal was secured by the Fiji men’s rugby sevens team after their 28-7 defeat against the host nation, France.
Many of the athletes were under 20 years old, marking their first Olympic experience, and expressed pride in representing their nation. They are now focused on improving their performance in hopes of qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
In a show of community support, Team Fiji athletes and officials were treated to a dinner by members of the Fijian community in Paris. Linda Acker, Eric Acker, Atonina Lasagavibau, Fero Lasagavibau, and Joe Rokocoko prepared a meal for the team and performed a traditional sevusevu ceremony.
Team Fiji’s Chef de Mission, Sale Sorovaki, expressed gratitude to the hosts for their hospitality, ensuring the team felt welcomed and comfortable. He noted the athletes were eager to enjoy Fijian cuisine and bond with their compatriots in Paris.
Acker shared her emotional response to hosting the young Olympians, describing it as an honor. Former All Black Rokocoko emphasized the significance of the gathering, highlighting it as a gesture of appreciation for the special group of young athletes who have now become Fijian Olympians.