The Commonwealth Youth Games was officially opened in Samoa yesterday.

Weightlifter, Eileen Cikamatana was the flag-bearer for the 47-member Team Fiji contingent.

Today was a rest day with athletes undergoing final medical check-ups and weigh-ins as well as familiarizing themselves with the venues.

Events that Fiji will be competing in tomorrow are swimming, archery, athletics, squash, tennis and weightlifting.

More than 1,000 athletes, aged 14-18, are due to represent their country at the event, which features nine sports across seven days of competition, where 107 gold medals will be awarded.