It’s not easy to switch from playing football to rugby.

Three years ago, a 19-year-old stood out for Police Blue Diamond Women’s side at the Marist 7s.

The first step of making the team to the Olympic Games has now been taken by the Fijiana 7s players.

Fijiana 7s player Maria Rokotuisiga says it didn’t cross her mind that she would make the cut for the Paris Olympics and says she’s grateful to be doing it with the support of her family and workmates.

The Fijiana 7s team received a special send-off from Assistant Minister for Women Sashi Kiran at the Olympic House today.

Four years ago, Fijiana 7s player Meredani Qoro watched from home as Fiji won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.

Fijiana 7s player Aloesi Nakoci understands their path to the Paris Olympics won’t be easy, especially since they are pooled with some strong teams.

Defending Olympic Games rugby 7s champion, Fiji, is settling in Libourne, France.

The Fijiana Women’s 7s team visited the Suva Women’s Corrections Center yesterday.

Fijiana 7s player Aloesi Nakoci says they have a strong squad with the same goal in mind heading to the Paris Olympics later this month.

Fijiana 7s coach Saiasi Fuli has named his 15-member squad to represent the country at the Paris Olympics later this month.

Fijiana 7s player Verenaisi Bari will be running out for the national side for the first time at the Paris Olympics later this month, aiming to make her brothers proud.