Basketball Fiji president Peter William says he is expecting a more exciting and tougher competition this year after the secondary schools championship officially started this morning.

Lautoka FC has appointed former Solomon Islands international Batram Suri as its new head coach ahead of the 2026 Extra Battle of the Giants.

Despite a lack of proper equipment and facilities, Wainibuka Secondary School is determined to make its mark at the 2026 Central Eastern Secondary Schools Volleyball Championship.

Eroni Loganimoce has been appointed chairman of the Boxing Commission of Fiji, leading a new board tasked with strengthening the governance and development of professional boxing in the country.

Suva FC coach Pita Rabo believes his side has the motivation and belief needed to challenge for the Extra Battle of the Giants title as the Capital City side looks to end a 31- year wait for the prestigious trophy.

Fiji Pearls head coach Michelle Parsons has thanked supporters, parents and sponsors for standing behind the national team throughout its World Cup qualifying campaign, while urging them to continue their support ahead of next month’s qualifiers in Tonga.

Fiji Under-19 men’s football head coach Marika Rodu says the same selection standards were applied to both local and overseas-based players as he finalised his squad for the upcoming OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa.

Steph Gilmore’s tough return to the championship surf tour has continued, with the eight-time world champion knocked out in the first round by fellow Australian Sally Fitzgibbons at the Fiji Pro.

For Crest Fiji Pearls defender Vutaeli Tokaduaudua, success at next month’s Netball World Cup qualifiers will be built as much on team unity as it is on talent.

Nadi FC coach Babs Khan will be hoping his vast coaching experience can help steer the Jetsetters back to Battle of the Giants glory when the Extra BOG kicks off in Ba next week.

Fiji Under-19 head coach Marika Rodu has named a 23-member squad for next month’s OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa.

Crest Fiji Pearls head coach Michelle Parsons believes hosts Tonga and regional rivals Samoa will be among the biggest obstacles standing between Fiji and qualification for the Netball World Cup.