Greatest escape
Shad Alfaz Ali,
Navua.
It was amazing how our 7s boys executed the greatest escaping act amidst the high dramas unfolding at Deodoro Stadium, Brazil.
We have been tested right from the first game and here we are, just two games away from creating the greatest sporting frenzy in the history of Fiji.
We can smell the gold, but we still have to negotiate the highly unpredictable Japanese side and the enterprising Springboks if they can overcome Great Britain in the semifinals.
I am counting on Ben and the boys to rise up to the challenge at the business end of the campaign and write a sporting history that will forever remain in the hearts of the rugby loving Fijians.
Being committed
Wise Muavono,
Lautoka
Some die hard Fijian 7s fans have refrain themselves from drinking kava or alcohol until after the gold medal 7s tournament final on Friday morning at Deodoro Stadium, Brazil.
Now that is what I call being committed to the cause. Areh, Go Fiji go.
Rio win
Kirti Patel,
Lautoka
Congratulations to our heroes for winning all their games so far. Though with a few bit of hiccups, they did well.
Heart throbbing games indeed.
Feels great to be in a position to get a victory over the All Blacks.
Our team is doing well so far and just hoping for the best in the coming events.
Thank you to the hero with red hair. You the man.
We are so proud of you. We do realise anything can happen even at the last minute or at the last games, but our support continues and is always there.
We are, as usual, right behind you. Hopes are very high for the gold, however it’s better to be prepared should we don’t get through.
To our boys, you are superb. Keep moving forward with the same determination and just keep in mind we are right behind you no matter what.
To our coach Ben Ryan, we are prepared for both, the win or loss, but the hope is always there and we can feel the positive vibes.
This is the actual moment to make a difference for all the hard work is shining. This is the time to play your hearts out.
Let’s keep our fingers crossed with Japan for tomorrow. Just keep thrilled with the positive vibes. Thank you and Go Fiji Go.
Upgrade it
Suresh Chand,
Nadi
If your town has a stadium, it is probably one of the best attractions. Municipalities that are blessed with having one should be proud maintaining it all the time.
Besides generating revenue, it is an attraction for the town. If I am not wrong, many people know the towns and cities through these stadiums.
These stadiums are sometimes the main reason people come to your town.
Nowadays organisers are very particular at choosing venues.
Among all facilities, they also look at the safety features at the venue.
In this regard it is utmost important for park owners to constantly upgrade their facilities so that they remain in the running.
Nadi is blessed having Prince Charles Park. This park has been hosting national and international events, but its overall condition is not so good these days.
This is my reason for writing this piece. The outer surrounding looks very dull without proper walkways and car park.
The main street linking with the park has no footpath which is not helping patrons to move safely in the area.
When there is a major event, motorists find it very difficult manoeuvring through the Raniga Street. In the absence of footpath, people walk on the street, so where do the motorists go?
After any natural disaster, I know, Nadi Town Council uses the car park as a temporary dump. A town like Nadi must quickly find a permanent solution to its dumping problem.
I believe the whole area outside Prince Charles Park needs a face lift. Before tournaments happen it would be good if we paint the pavilion and improve the ground condition but what about outside.
As a ratepayer, I urge the Nadi Town Council to lift the condition of our Prince Charles Park to a standard we all are proud of.
Speed cameras
Avitesh D Kumar,
Ba
Two years ago, I contributed to this column suggesting a possible solution to decreasing road accidents in Fiji.
I tend to believe and still believe that the only way to avoid accidents on our roads is by installing speed cameras throughout the country.
It might cost a fortune, but in the long run it will surely show results. Just recently, it was reported that “People need to change their mindset while on the road”.
I found it rather amusing owing to the fact that nothing is being done from their end and people are expected to change their mindsets. Harping about things would help, but actually doing it will.
Everyday a life is lost on our roads and these measures needs to be taken to tackle the issue.
A strict review of the driving school curriculum should also be done to ensure that new drivers thoroughly go through the process and that regular defensive courses are provided for drivers.
While on the same subject, traffic lights should be put at major junctions such as Davuilevu junction in the Suva-Nausori corridor. I hope relevant authorities take heed of this.
Road rules
Fulori Turaga,
Ahmedabad, India
While walking through Ahmedabad City, India and seeing how vehicles and pedestrians are some what co-ordinated in one of India’s busiest cities, it made me wonder if Fiji could also adopt something similar.
Here at Ahmedabad, there are no traffic officers, hardly any motorists or pedestrians followed the road rules and yet there are very little road accidents.
One thing was obvious, they were all driving well below the speed limit.
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