Japan’s reigning Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Daiki Hashimoto had been on an emotional roller-coaster for months.

Team Fiji women’s 7s captain Raijieli Daveua has defended coach Saiasi Fuli and his assistant Timoci Volavola, saying the duo are not to be blamed for the team’s dismal performances at the Olympic Games in Paris.

The Fiji women’s Under-20 side was hosted to a morning tea by the Fiji High Commission in Canberra yesterday morning.

Flick Hygiene Suva will face an uphill battle this weekend as they prepare to take on Smart Security/Calgary Nadi in the Rooster Chicken/Scoops Ice Cream Battle of the Giants competition.

The Tailevu North College Under-18 side is set to play for their province, school, and supporters in the Deans Quarterfinals next weekend.

An Australian-based goalkeeper has been named in the national football squad for the Tri-Nations FIFA Friendlies next month.

The United States romped to a resounding 102-76 victory over Japan in the women’s basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium, demonstrating that the defending champions are positioned to make a strong push for their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz was troubled by a groin injury during his 6-1 7-6(3) second-round win over Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor at the Paris Olympics tennis tournament, but he hoped he would be pain-free in time for his doubles match.

Battling Canada brought the Stade de France Olympic party to a shuddering halt when they stunned France 19-14 to set up a women’s rugby sevens semi-final with Australia after Maddison Levi set an Olympic record as they beat Ireland 40-7.

The Fijiana’s winless run continues at the Olympic Games after going down 28-22 to Brazil in the Women’s 9th to 12th placing.

The Fijiana 7s is out of the Olympic Games medals race after failing to qualify for the quarterfinals for the first time after being thumped 38-7 by New Zealand in the last group match.

The Cuvu College Under-18 side is determined not to repeat the mistakes made in their 2018 game against Ratu Kadavulevu School.