Meli Laddpeter 
Fiji’s 4x400m relay team celebrates after finishing first: Sesenieli, Heleina, Melania, and Adi Ceva. [Photo Credit: Oceania Athletics]
Team Fiji had a strong start at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, winning several medals on day one.
The women’s and men’s 4x400m relay teams both took gold medals, making a great opening statement.
Glen Finau earned silver in the men’s hammer throw.
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Long jumpers David Raibiriki and Sereana Viriviri both added silver medals for Fiji. Loata Lewageena grabbed bronze in the women’s javelin.
Para-athlete Jimi Onoitoro also brought home a bronze in the ambulant 100m race.
With these early successes, Team Fiji is off to a promising start in the games.
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