Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School athlete John Uluilakeba delivered a standout performance in the high jump, clearing 1.77 metres to set a new record at the Coca-Cola Games in the sub-junior boys division.

Coca-Cola Games 2026 action got off to a strong start in Suva, with Queen Victoria School and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School  emerging as early leaders in the medal tally at the end of Day One.

This year’s Coca-Cola Games boys’ division battle will be one of the toughest and will go down to the wire, according to Marist Brothers High School coach, Antonio Raboiliku.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro reminded Heads of Schools to ensure teachers are actively supervising students and that the safety and well-being of children remain paramount at all times.

More than 140 police officers will be deployed to secure this year’s Coca-Cola Games, with the Fiji Police Force taking full control of safety operations at the national schools event.

Naitasiri’s rising athletics talent Seru Tokalau has set his sights on a podium finish at this year’s Coca-Cola Games after an impressive performance at the Suva Zone One competition.

After a two-year absence caused largely by financial challenges, Yasayasa Moala College has returned to the Fiji Finals with renewed determination and a stronger purpose.

Former blue ribbon champion Banuve Tabakaucoro is expecting an exciting and highly competitive showdown at the Coca-Cola Games this week.

Naitasiri Secondary School athletes used the final qualifier to sharpen their preparations ahead of the Fiji Finals this week.

More than 400 athletes gathered yesterday at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva to compete in the Central Division Athletics Qualifiers, the final qualifying event for the 2026 Coca-Cola Games.

It will be a memorable Coca-Cola Games next week for Wainibuka Secondary School head girl, Verenaisi Cagilaba, after missing out for two years because her event was on Saturday, her day of worship.

A total of 438 officials have been selected to support the successful delivery of this year’s Coca-Cola Games.