Pacific Games

Golden jump for Matai

Taina Basiyalo Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

December 1, 2023 5:33 pm

Eighteen-year-old Rusiate Matai has won gold in high jump by clearing 2.04m.

He outperformed Tongaโ€™s Mosese Foliaki, who secured silver with a jump of 2.02m.

Despite three unsuccessful attempts at 2.10m, Mataiโ€™s impressive performance stood out.

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Rusiate Matai [left] with Lorima Tabaiwalu

Lorima Tabaiwalu from Team Fiji secured bronze with a jump of 1.90m.


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