Pacific Games

Reddy impresses in 800m final

Jale Daucakacaka Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

November 28, 2023 7:26 pm

Korovuto College Year 13 student Vishant Reddy has won a bronze for Team Fiji at the Pacific Games.

Reddy finished third in the men’s 800-meter final, clocking an impressive time of 1.51.08 seconds.

Compatriot Sailasa Moala also ran in the race.


Vishant Reddy (right)

Meanwhile, Waisake Tewa and Kesaia Boletanakadavu will fly the Fiji flag in the men’s and women’s 100-meter final tonight from 8:45pm.

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