Sports News in Brief
Support for Fiji
The Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee is supporting a call to allow Fijian athletes to participate in next year's Com-monwealth Games in Delhi, India. "They participated at the Pacific Mini Games (in Rarotonga in September)," says CISNOC president Sir Geo-ffrey Henry. "It was no big deal. They were the largest contingent at the games and they added a lot of colour and a high standard of performance, especially at the athletics. "What's wrong with them going to the Commonwealth Games?" Sir Geoffrey says sport does not recognise discriminatory boundaries. "It does not recognise race, colour, religion or politics or disability. In sports, every athlete is recognised for what he or she is - a sportsperson, irrespective of any other consideration. "Sports as a whole promotes a healthy lifestyle, good community values, develops role models, character and discipline and provides good career opportunities.
Raiwai's Vulaca campaign
THE Raiwai men's volleyball team yesterday started preparations for the annual Vulaca Trophy Tournament next month. Association president Jo Nasilasila said after the selection of two teams last week, they had moved to the next stage which is the serious part of their preparation. Nasilasila said Raiwai, who were once a feared team in the Vulaca tournament, has been slowly working hard to return to the top after a number of years in the background. "We have been working hard this year with some young players who we are grooming for the future and I'm positive we will have a good outing during the upcoming tournament," Nasilasila said. "With the help of some experienced players from the previous years we have put together a team which we believe will be able to go out and perform to the best of their ability during this tournament." The Vulaca tournament will be held on January 22-23 at the National Gymnasium.