Fiji Inter Tertiary Sport

Today is World Health Day. Under the theme “Stand with science”, this year’s observance launches a year‑long campaign celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. We also recognise the importance sport and activity has on good health and how it can be used as to prevent long term health costs for communities

Today is International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. FISU Oceania stands united with Sports Federations across the world as we all show our as a symbol of peace through sport. More than a gesture, the embodies a global movement that promotes sport as a tool for building a culture of peace. Sport is a strategic tool for building bridges between people and breaking down barriers to inclusion, leaving no one behind.

Wishing our university friends and families across the Pacific, a wonderful Easter. May you have a blessed day.

What sport are you playing this weekend?

The university calendar year is in full swing and here is a snapshot of the university sport that happened during the month of March across Oceania:
🏃‍♀️ 🥈 Australia and New Zealand compete at the WUC Cross Country with AUS winning a silver medal in the women's short cross 3km.
🤾‍♀️ Australia held their Intervarsity Dodgeball series for the east region.
🙌 Guam held their President's Cup university sport events and gave scholarships to four outstanding student-athletes.
🏐 The Northern Marianas college volleyball club held club events.
🏀 PNG held a Tertiary 3x3 Basketball tournament.
🏸 Students from French Polynesia represented their country at the French badminton championships.

Tell us what's coming up on your campus for the month of April - tag us in your posts.


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We love to play sport (of course) but we also love to watch sport. What is your favourite sport to watch live and on tv? Tell us in the comments below.

Our Friday focus this week is on our member country Fiji. There are three universities and a number of tertiary institutions on the Pacific island of Fiji. They all come together annually in September for the which sees more than 3,000 students compete across a number of sports. The Games coincide with the annual International Day of University Sport where they join the global movement in celebrating the positive contribution of university sport to university communities.

We are staying with our Fiji theme this week and this Throwback Thursday we remember the Fiji Inter Tertiary Games from 2022. The are an annual celebration of university sport on the island.

Are you a university student in Fiji? Do you have sport happening on your campus? Drop us a DM or tag us in your posts and let us know what's happening on your campus this semester The University of the South Pacific Fiji National University The University of Fiji

Last week, FISU Oceania visited Fiji to support and strengthen university sport across the country. Our visit reinforced the incredible potential of Fiji’s students and universities. From Healthy Campus discussions to connecting with sports science students and supporting strategic planning, the week showcased a strong commitment to student wellbeing and opportunity. The passion for developing university sport in Fiji is infectious — and we’re excited for what comes next.

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We love a good motivational quote to get us pumped for the week ahead. "Sport has the power to change the world" is a famous quote from the late Nelsen Mandela and is a quote that is well known around the world. But what about some lesser known quotes? What is your favourite motivational quote? Tell us in the comments below 👇👇 and top points if the quote is sport related.