PACIFIC GAMES
Thousands of athletes and officials from 24 Pacific Island countries were accorded a traditional welcome by Guadalcanal Province, the host province for the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands yesterday.
Thousands of athletes and officials from 24 Pacific Island countries were accorded a traditional welcome by Guadalcanal Province, the host province for the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands yesterday.
Team Fiji were among the teams being welcomed where a "Chupu" and shell money were presented to representatives of the participating countries, showcasing a spirit of partnership and unity among Pacific Island countries.
Made out of over 10,000 Taro's sourced from farmers in East Guadalcanal, the "Chupu" is the biggest ever presented to any delegation visiting the country.
Team Fiji Chef De Mission, Ajay Ballu together with Chef De Missions from other Pacific Island Countries, were presented gifts. Fiji also presented a gift to the Premier of the Guadalcanal Province at King George Games Village during the welcoming ceremony.
The President of the Pacific Games Council Mr Vidhya Lakhan introduced the 24 countries participating at the Games to the Guadalcanal Province Premier, Hon. Francis Sade.
Hon Sade welcomed all the team athletes and officials and wished all the teams the very best in their respective competitions during the 2023 Pacific Games.
Meanwhile, the 2023 Solomon Islands Pacific Games Opening Ceremony will be held on Sunday,19 November 2023 at the National Stadium in Honiara.
