The Nakavika Youth 7s tournament in Namosi is set to kick off, featuring 32 teams competing over three days, from Wednesday to Friday.
Merewai Serukeitoga, the tournament secretary, shared her excitement about hosting this event in Namosi for the first time, aiming to provide a platform for young players to showcase their abilities.
“This is the inaugural competition in Namosi, and we are thrilled to organize this tournament,” Serukeitoga stated. She emphasized that the event is designed primarily for youth players to come together, engage in rugby, and receive recognition in the sport.
Teams from Serua and several from Suva will also be part of the tournament, promising an exciting lineup of rugby matches. Alongside the men’s teams, four women’s teams and six mixed volleyball teams will add further excitement to the competition. Food stalls will be available at the venue, encouraging everyone to come out and support their favorite teams.
The tournament match fixtures are organized into eight pools:
– Pool A: Liganibai Saliadrau, St Michael Navunikabi, St Gabriel Nakavika, Nakorowai Brothers
– Pool B: Nasamama Brothers, Muana Exile, St Gabriel, Seniniu
– Pool C: Seniniu One, Veinuqa Babas, Bula Brothers
– Pool D: Seniqumu, Seniwaulo Wainiyavu, Untouch Fiji, Cakaunivalu
– Pool E: Veivatuloa, Veinuqa Babas, Matababani, St Paul Navunikabi
– Pool F: Seniqumu, Nasamama Brothers, St Gabriel, Nuku
– Pool G: Seniboro, Wailevu Brothers, Bula Brothers, Nakavu
– Pool H: Senibua Two, Vakacegu Brothers, Seniwaqiri, Untouch Wainadoi.