Fiji’s rising football star Roy Krishna will lead the official launch of the Tabu Soro Futupolo Comic Program this Saturday at Subrail Park. This exciting event will gather over 100 children for an innovative experience blending sport, storytelling, and early childhood education.
Designed by the Fiji Football Association, the initiative incorporates football-themed activities and a unique comic book featuring Krishna as the central character. Its goals are to promote literacy, teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyle choices among young learners.
According to Project Lead Louisa Simmons, this launch marks the program’s debut in Vanua Levu, following successful pilot runs in select schools and an earlier major launch in Ba this year. “We’re thrilled to introduce this innovative learning experience to a wider audience in the Northern Division,” Simmons stated.
The event will kick off at 8:30 am and aligns with the popular Extra Battle of the Giants tournament, allowing children to engage in interactive sessions, comic readings, and football activities. They will also have the chance to meet Krishna, one of Fiji’s most celebrated football icons.
A former women’s national football representative praised the program, highlighting that it serves as “more than just entertainment,” and described it as a powerful platform for inspiring children to dream big and embrace the “Tabu Soro” (Never Give Up) spirit.
Organizers are hopeful that this program will nurture a lifelong passion for football and education, empowering young minds to overcome various challenges both on and off the pitch.
This initiative reflects the growing commitment of the Fiji Football Association to engage youth through football, analogous to previous programs like the School Holiday Football Development Programme, which emphasizes inclusivity and skill development while fostering community connections.
Fostering a love for football among the youth can create a foundation for personal growth, friendship, and a healthy lifestyle, highlighting the hopeful potential of these programs to enrich the lives of young Fijians.
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