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Men's Basketball makes winning start

July 3, 2015 7:49 pm

The Fiji men’s basketball side has made a winning start to the Pacific Games.

The side defeated Nauru 126-52 in their first match yesterday.

Meanwhile, the Fiji U23 side came from behind to draw 1-1 against Vanuatu.
Vanuatu led 1-0 at the break.

Nickel Chand equalised for the Fijians in the 63rd minute.

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Defender Kolinio Sivoki was sent off in the match for getting two yellow cards.

Meanwhile in other matches played yesterday, New Zealand defeated Solomon Islands 2-0 while Tahiti thumped the Federated States of Micronesia 30-0.

Games continue today with the official opening also taking place.