THE US FIJI TIMES World’s Largest Fiji Newspaper Out Of Republic of Fiji August 2019 Monthly Publication - Subscription Available Pages 52 Volume: 182 BOBBY NAIDU “A TRUE FIJI BORN AT HEART” US Fiji Times CEO/Publisher Rocky Ali Buksh believes that Bobby is a great mentor and that his life stories will certainly inspire our young Fiji people here in the ‘’The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave” to fol- low in his footprints. Bobby was the youngest of eight children who were all born in Nadi in the Western part of Fiji. His Father was a local schoolteacher and that his Mother had worked very hard to maintain a home for the children. Their plight was not uncommon, but definitely not easy, in some instances failing to make ends meet, but what the family may have lacked in material wealth, they had certainly made up for in strong fam- ily virtues. Bobby said that his beloved Father was a very ambitious man, and with his Mother being very hard working, they strived to instill those values into his siblings. Though born in Fiji, Bobby does not have many memories in general of that part of his life since moving to Los Angeles with the rest of his family in 1973. Continue Page 4
Meet Bobby Naidu, another passionate ‘Island Boy’ who for the past 40 years, still has the word Fiji etched in his heart.
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THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 GO FIJI GO 4 THE US FIJI TIMES Local News BOBBY NAIDU “A TRUE FIJI BORN AT HEART” Continue from Page 1 This would probably best ex- Exclusive Economical Zone no family either,with every- across the country but my time, he reckons that has been plain his fondness of wanting (EEZ),but I was so excited to thing they had packed in their family and I still reside in the a truly and memorable expe- to re-connect with the home- see what was to come in this suitcases, which was undoubt- suburbs of Los Angeles and rience for everyone, and that land as a passionate Fijian. adventure”. edly a true immigrant experi- close to where it all started”. one size does not fit all, and Bobby was almost 6 years old Thinking back to that day now, ence. Bobby says that there isn’t a it’s because of this experience, when the family left Fiji and Bobby could only imagine the “So along we went on Pan day that goes buy where the that he has grown to be more fondly remembers that long, amount of stress and fear his Am Airways, first stopping in migrant story doesn’t play out tolerant and accepting of the tiring journey as if it was just parents must have felt in up- Honolulu, Hawaii and finally in his life and whether he’s ‘American Dream’, especially yesterday. “I was this young rooting the family and moving reaching our destination of looking up in the sky ran- for new migrant families. island boy who had never thousands of miles away to Los Angeles and after arriving domly and seeing a plane, or been on a plane, let alone trav- a place in which they had no in the land of milk and honey, seeing families of tourists vis- eled on a boat outside of Fiji’s connection, no home, no job, my siblings then dispersed iting Hollywood for the first
SECRET TO SUCCES & WHAT TO DO ? Bobby also believes that in order chance, because we Fiji born peo- to be successful, we need to do a ple can make it anywhere in life lot of things, posses many virtues, with enough determination and prioritize our goals and should hard work and genetically we are plan our time well, be a quick coded for success because our fore learner as well and be prepared fathers were entrepreneurs and ad- to take the risks and to believe in venturers and this is how we end- ourselves. “ Listen, my father left ed up in Fiji in the first place, and the island with his wife and kids in as we can also witness now, Fiji is the 70’s with close to no money in a gigantic opportunity zone for us, his pocket as he was in the search but we need to work together with of a better life for his family, and friends and family and find ways it is ultimately what allowed for to engage in business overseas as me and my siblings success, and we have an advantage in Fiji and so my advice to the Fiji people that we should not concede it to would be, don’t be afraid to take a anyone”.
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Fiji will always have a very tional Airport, and in doing so, sion has been to serve the Nai- and how important it is for tinue to grow and learn each special place in Bobby’s heart, they have since turned the land du Family legacy project as a families, communities and the and every day and that we are so much so that in 2006, he into a livestock farm called tribute to my late Grandfather nation to work together to take aspiring to one day be the larg- and his older Brother decided Naidu Ranch Ltd to raise Mr. Subba Naidu of Nadi” advantage of the economics of est livestock operation in Fiji. to purchase their Grandfathers goats, sheep, and cattle. Bobby concluded that the farm it and to help contribute to the US Fiji Times is indeed proud sugar cane farm in Momi Bay, “We have also recently part- is a classic example of how further development of Fiji. of the achievements made by which is about 45 minutes nered up with a neighbor to one can utilize the opportuni- “We are about eight years into another true Son of Fiji. away from the Nadi Interna- start a piggery and that our vi- ties that are available in Fiji, this project and we will con- HIGH REGARD FOR US FIJI TIMES
Bobby Naidu appreciates the role of USFT in informing our Fiji People in the USA Bobby was also elated to have taken to be able to maintain a worldly news along with local read about current events hap- Fiji and do further believe that been able to get acquainted corporate and social Fiji Me- Fiji coverage and that stay- pening on the islands as there this monthly publication truly with US Fiji Times CEO/Pub- dia presence in the USA. “I ing connected as a NRI com- are also ton’s of business op- keeps me abreast of all things lisher Rocky Ali Buksh, and also feel that it is more im- munity will ultimately have portunities in Fiji, and I for in the Fiji ecosystem, from has further expressed his ap- portant now than ever for Fi- a positive, and it’s certainly a one personally rely on the US sports, politics, development preciation for the effort and jians to have access to a top- treat for me, given this new- Fiji Times to give me better stories, etc and that it’s a must dedication that Mr Buksh has notch publication that delivers found personal connection, to perspective on all things about read”.
THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 GO FIJI GO 6 THE US FIJI TIMES Sports News Fiji’s Tikoisuva & Naiseruvatu win Gold Fiji’s Glen Kable Shoots Our Bowling Team remained for Gold united throughout the tourna- ment and that their Team work There was more success for finally played with Semesa Fiji in the Shooting competi- Naiseruvatu and Litia Tikoisuva tion with Glenn Kable winning both winning Gold Medals in a Gold Medal for Team Fiji af- their respective competition. ter beating Franco Caffarelli of Team Fiji consisted of Rad- Samoa. hika Prasad, Loretta Kotoisuva, “ I’m confident of this sin- Doreen O’Connor, Sheryl Mar, gle barrel event after winning Litia Tikoisuva, Semesa Naise- bronze in the double barrel ruvati, Abdul Kalim and Kushal event.” Kable said. Pillay, David Aitcheson and Ra- jnesh Prasad Fiji Rugby League Scoop Gold in Samoa
Team Fiji Men’s Rugby Taniela Tamanivalu with a suc- League Team beat a spirited cessful conversion by Dakui- Papua New Guinea 14-0 as the toga before Josua Roko scored Vula Dakuitoga side lifted its Fiji’s third and final try to seal intensity in the second half to the game. score their second try through Pro Kabaddi League 2019 Live Score Streaming: When and where to watch Haryana Steelers vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, U Mumba vs UP Yoddha Pro Kabaddi League 2019 shortcomings proved to be fatal Live Score, PKL 2019 Live against Dabang Delhi. Captain Score Streaming: While Hary- Dharmaraj Cheralathan will ana Steelers will go toe-to-toe look forward to win their second with Jaipur Pink Panthers in the match, expecting raider Naveen eighteenth match of the seventh to be at his best on Wednesday edition of the Pro Kabaddi evening. On the other hand, League, U Mumba will clash with two wins in two so far in against UP Yoddha in the sub- this season, Jaipur Pink Pan- sequent match. Although the thers will look to fend off any Steelers showed glimpses of advances to ruin their perfect brilliance in their opener against start. In the second match of Puneri Paltan, their defensive the day, U Mumba will be look-
ing to prey on the winless UP Fazel Atrachali will be looking currently at the bottom of the Yoddha to make a comeback to build a winning momentum. table but gamechangers like from their previous loss against For the Yoddhas, it is an op- Monu Goyat and Shrikant Jad- Bengaluru Bulls. With two wins portunity to open their book hav fill the hearts of their fans and two losses, the likes of Ab- for the season and leave their with hope. hishek Singh, Rohit Baliyan and past troubles behind. They are
THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES 7 Local News A FIJI BORN IN HOLLYWOOD With Los Angeles being the capital of the Global Film In- dustry, Bobby, who has been President/CEO of Source Film Studios for over 25 years, first found himself on the backs of many of kinds of those studios when he was 12 years old. “At 18, I became a stage manager and went on to eventually work to light the sets and was also a gaffer on many music videos productions in the 80’s and 90’s, which included top international artists such as NWA, Madonna and Michael Jackson to name a few”. Bobby then decided to leave freelancing around the time his daughter was born and also during that time, he had ac- quired all the experience and had established the right con- nections to open up his own business, which began from garage, and it was then that his company Source Lighting be- gan business. “It was the first of many ven- tures for me, and the company sought to provide lighting and gear for the entertainment me- dium, but the most memorable and more notable contributions was on the feature film Titanic, which was filmed in Baja, Mexico, where I then added mobile power generators for location movie productions to my business, which ultimately led to launching Source Film Studios” Being a Green Screen Studio in the center of Hollywood, Source Film Studios has also done work with clients such as Google, Apple, McDonalds and American Idol to name a few. The studio has a 50′ by 65′ foot Solar Array on its roof which generates most of the power that they use and in fact on some days, they would even generate power back to the grid. With the Film Production highly regarded as a top end industry, Bobby adds that “It’s important for our youths to un- derstand that it’s not just hard work, or education, or net- working, but it’s the myriad of all the components that have to come together for success, and that we have to take our chanc- es and follow our dreams, no matter what they are and re- member to always be true to yourself and be the best ver- sion of you and nothing less”. THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 GO FIJI GO 8 THE US FIJI TIMES Local News ANDREW & HIS LOVE FOR SOCCER Keeping fit and healthy is a after their Father’s footsteps his way onto a club team many Fiji Indian teams and re- “My family and I do our abso- life activity that Bobby has en- with each of them playing which involved tournaments cently represented Team USA lute best to attend every one of joyed since then, and so while soccer at a highly competitive and traveling. He continued to in Sydney, Australia for the our children’s games to cheer growing up, he had the oppor- level and despite their eldest play on various club teams in 2018 Pacific Cup. It was there them on from the sidelines, tunity to participate in recre- daughter having hung up her the Los Angeles area for the that Andrew was scouted and even Grand Ma always enjoys ational sports during his sum- cleats, Bobby’s son and his next 11 years. He also played invited to play for the U23 Fiji the outings too and as immi- mer, spring, and winter breaks. youngest daughter continue to on his high school team along National Team back in April grant from Fiji, the family is “This was a luxury as the rest play despite the constant travel with his commitment to his 2019. Bobby also confirmed indeed proud to have Andrew of my siblings weren’t able to and significant time commit- club team. that Andrew is expected to go back and to represent the afford a trip back to Fiji be- ment and which he reckons as “He was then added to the travel back to Fiji soon to train national team from the land of cause of the demand to help a ‘First world problems’.. US Developmental Soccer with the team and prepare for our birth and that the game of support my parents and so Bobby says that his son An- Academy’s roster, with which the Olympic Qualifiers and soccer makes me unbelievably when I started my family with drew has always had a love he spent two years, played World Cup Qualifiers. proud. “I cannot wait to see my wife, we decided to put our and passion for the game of some Div. 2 soccer at Santa “Andrew very much enjoys him compete at an internation- oldest daughter in recreational soccer in part because of his Monica College for 2 years playing competitive soccer al level and look forward to soccer as a healthy hobby and early exposure. Andrew took before transferring to Cal State with his Fijian mates in the what’s ahead for him and that amazingly before we knew to soccer at the age of 4, but University Northridge where states, but is always commit- everyone is proud of Andrew, it, her soccer endeavors took spent a lot of time prior to that played NCAA Div. 1 soccer ted first and foremost to the from his teachers to coach’s off, eventually leading to her watching his older sister from for them in the Fall” Andrew National Team duties”. Bobby family and friends and yes, we joining club soccer teams and the sidelines. The first year he recently pursued other oppor- regards that Family support in are all rooting for him! playing for her middle school played was for a recreational tunities through the game of general is very strong, as they and high school teams”. team with a volunteer coach soccer, like competing in lo- have all had a love and passion As of to date, his son and and only about 3 or 4 players. cal tournaments around Cali- for the game of Soccer for so youngest daughter have taken The following year, he worked fornia, Washington with the long.
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Serevi visits his old friend from Suva Nand Lal at his resi- dence for a cup of coffee. They both were Neighbours in Na- sole Nasinu Fiji. Nand Lal who was a police officer in Suva Fiji has migrated to USA 35 years ago and lives with his wife now he has his children and grandchildren here so his retirement life he enjoys with his family.
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Our Fiji 7s and Fijiana Rugby Samoa Head Coach Gordon Teams won the Gold Medal at Tietjens applauded the Fijian the 2019 Pacific Games in Sa- defence adding that “Fiji was moa. both retained their Pacific a different level of team they Games gold medal title. put up a great performance, Fijiana beat Australia 14-5 they were tough in defence,” while the Gareth Baber coached he added. side defeated Samoa 7-5. Fiji’s Banuve is “Fastest Man’ in the Pacific Games ‘Baun Bullet’ Ratu Banuve Tabakaucoro stunned fans at the 2019 Samoa Pacific Games af- ter winning the 100 metres and setting a new Pacific Games record of 10. 31s breaking his own Games record of 10.33s set in 2013. To add to Fiji’s medal tally, Banuve also won his second gold medal in the 200m with a time of 20.87s.
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THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES 19 Fiji News FRCS defers rollout of New Tax Information System that was scheduled to start in August The Fiji Revenue and Cus- of feedback on the user‑friend- toms Service has deferred the liness of the new tax system. rollout of the New Tax Informa- He says the new system tion System that was scheduled should be fit‑for‑purpose for to start from August. Under the ease of compliance from cus- system all taxpayers are to regis- tomer perspective and ease of ter online and perform their tax revenue administration from obligations online. The Revenue FRCS perspective. The New Tax and Customs Service says they Information System introduces have deferred this in a bid to an up‑to‑date online standard in ensure taxpayers are adequately Fiji where tax services will be familiar and comfortable with made accessible and ensures a the new system. Chief Execu- higher level of voluntary com- tive Officer Visvanath Das says pliance. Das says all tax types they have reviewed the imple- will be administered through mentation process to ensure that this new system. The first phase there is sufficient awareness to will be the sign up process and customers so that they are famil- registration followed by other iar once the system goes live. processes through Subsequent ECAL, Refund PAYE, Collec- payment extension, Time to Pay istration, Stamp Duty, Tertiary Das says the awareness pro- releases such as Value Added tions Management, Tax Agents Arrangement, Statement of Tax Student Loan Scheme, Objec- cess began in April and they will Tax, Service Turnover Tax, and Associated Taxpayer Re- Account extraction. tions Review, Capital Gains Tax continue to engage with stake- Fringe Benefit Tax, Provisional quest such as tax clearance, tax The second phase will include and other taxpayer requests. holders to obtain wider range Tax, Telecommunication Levy, compliance, filing extension, Audit Investigations, De‑reg- Kami urges the general public to come out and support the Walk On Walk Strong Foundation Month and opening of the Au- medication, transportation from sAid sponsored outdoor space home to hospital and a weekly at the WOWS Kids Resource shopping voucher of $50 and Centre today, Kami says that a phone voucher of $10 to the whatever support they can re- family of the affected. ceive from the public will help Meanwhile the Walk On make a difference to the lives Walk Strong Foundation will of children affected by cancer. have their Super Hero Run at The new AusAid outdoor My Suva Park at 6.30am this space is worth $9000. The Walk Saturday and people are being On Walk Strong Foundation is urged to come in Super Hero currently supporting 67 children costumes and help raise funds all over Fiji which includes 3 for the children affected. The children who have been already entry for the walk is $1 per per- sent for overseas treatment this son. The bank account number year. Kami says they give $5000 for the foundation is 10416097 each to the patients who are go- in BSP Bank under the name of The founder of the Walk On lic to come out and support their the cancer affected kids in the ing for overseas treatment which WOWS Kids Fiji and people Walk Strong Foundation Sina foundation as they are finding country. Speaking at the launch caters for their medicine and are being urged to donate for a Kami has urged the general pub- it very difficult to cater for all of the Child Cancer Awareness airfare. Other support includes good cause. Another Fijian In Queen’s Birthday Honours List The family of a Fijian soldier pleted his secondary education he said.“He has represented the serving in the British Army is at Queen Victoria School before vanua where he was brought up. proud of his achievement. Ma- he joined the British Army. His “We have known Tai as a jor Taitusi Kagi Saukuru has father was from Korovuto in humble, very hard working been recognised in the Queen’s Nadi and his mother from Vi- and also a disciplined young Birthday Honours List. He will seisei in Lautoka. They have man. “We were not surprised be awarded the Member of the passed away. The soldier was with his great achievement. He Order of the British Empire. brought up in Viseisei Village. was brought up in a disciplined He is from the Royal Logistic His cousin Salitoni Kagi yester- background. His father only Corps and is among 65 regular day said the family was proud spoke once and everyone had and reserve soldiers and offi- of his achievement. “The family to obey. “That upbringing has cers of the British Army who and the Vanua of Navatulevu, impacted his military life. He are being recognised this year. Na Matavuvale Vunisei, Na always respects his vanua and Major Saukuru was educated at Turaga na Tui Vuda are so proud family,” said Mr Kagi. Vuda District School and com- of the great achievement of Tai,” THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 GO FIJI GO 20 THE US FIJI TIMES SAUDAGAR CASH AND CARRY 28700 Mission Blvd, Hayward CA - 510-885-0430
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THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES 29 Fiji News Business community in Fiji should not be just an uninterested bystander- Premila Kumar The business community domestic and foreign investors, must be ready to take on the securing investor rights, trans- new way on which the Gov- parency in dealing with inves- ernment is doing business and tors and providing investment contribute to the process of im- facilitation and aftercare. Ku- provement, not just be an un- mar emphasized that partner- interested bystander. Minister ship, dialogue and commitment for Industry and Trade, Premila are crucial for the transforma- Kumar highlighted this during tion and sustainable long‑term the opening of the 2019 Top growth of the Fijian economy Executive Conference in Nadi. and they need to work together Kumar says the Ministry of to do this. She also says that the Industry, Trade and Tourism is Fijian Government alone cannot leading the improvement of do- transform Fiji and will need the ing business processes and are commitment and ownership of also modernizing the environ- the policies and reforms, from ment for investors. She says as the people of Fiji, especially laid out in the Investment Policy the business community. Ku- Statement, they are committed mar says the Fijian Govern- the private sector is the engine is therefore provider of the con- can do your business. to non‑discrimination between ment genuinely believes that of growth and the Government ducive environment, where you Fijian Government expresses expectation for FNU to be transformed into a premier institution The Fijian Government has very ambitious development signaled its very strong support plans and strategies. She adds for The Fiji National University that Australia and Fiji enjoy and expressed a clear expecta- a close and long relationship, tion for it to be transformed into reinforced at the beginning of a premier institution. The Min- 2019 by the signing of the new ister for Education Rosy Akbar Vuvale Partnership by our re- highlighted this during the visi- spective Prime Ministers. tation of Australian Minister for Also present at the event Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne were the Attorney‑General and to the Fiji National University, Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Nasinu Campus. Akbar says it Sayed‑Khaiyum and the Per- makes every Fijian proud of manent Secretary for Education their University, and one that Alison Burchell. is closely linked into Fiji’s own Litiana Kuridrani Relieved Of Director Role Pending An Investigation University of Fiji’s senior that Ms Kuridrani in the iTaukei was a direct conflict of interest academic, Litiana Kuridrani, vernacular said he should not because they were colleagues has been relieved of her posi- bark like an Indian dog Yester- of Dr Kuridrani.” He also said tion as Director for the Centre day, Mr Bainivalu revealed he the report that was compiled of iTaukei Studies, pending an received a letter from the Act- after reviewing the case was investigation, a review panel has ing Vice Chancellor, Anurag not tabled to him. Mr Bainivalu ruled. The decision was made Subramani, stating that as per stood firm on his earlier affirma- after an independent committee the recommendation of the re- tions that Ms Kuridrani should was appointed to investigate a view panel, Ms Kuridrani had be terminated. Ms Kuridrani, complaint against Ms Kurid- been relieved of her position. after a few heated exchanges rani for allegedly making rac- However, Mr Bainivalu was not with Mr Bainivalu via email, ist remarks against a student. entirely satisfied with the deci- stated: “Muria nomu iyatu (fol- However, she will continue to sion and how the university had low protocol or the line of au- group to Saweni) so that we can go unchallenged.” Ms Kuridrani be employed by the university handled the matter. “The inves- thority)…kalawaci ga na kau have face-to-face dialogue. Mr then replied saying the iTaukei as an academic. Filipe Baini- tigative committee that had been (you only walk over wood). Kua Bainivalu responded by stating words she used were an iTaukei valu, the president of the UniFiji appointed to investigate the case ni kodro tiko mai vaka na koli ni “regrettable, I have noted with idiom. Ms Kuridrani is the wife Justice Devendra Pathik School was called independent, but it Idia (do not bark like an Indian protest my sheer disappointment of SODELPA Member of Parlia- of Law Students Association, had people from the university’s dog) kauti iko mai kei na nomu on its contents bordering on rac- ment, Inosi Kuridrani. had provided email evidence Saweni Campus,” he said. “It matabose ki Saweni (bring your ism and harassment. It cannot
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THE US FIJI TIMES 31 Fiji News Man Counts His Lucky Stars After NearDeath Experience Loren Kumar considers him- Resort said the incident hap- self a lucky man after experi- pened around 2.30am. “I am encing a near-death experience very much counting my lucky yesterday morning. Mr Kumar stars I guess. It would have hit was taken aback when he me straight just three minutes heard a deafening crash sound earlier,” he said. “I have never in front of his porch and found encountered such an incident a 12-wheeler at his doorstep. over the past 32 years while Rewind to three minutes earlier, staying here. If it was not for the 50-year-old man who lives the coconut tree I would have in Namaka, Nadi, with his fam- been dead by now. “It was about ily said he was standing at the 2.30am I woke up and it just same spot where the truck came started to rain so I came outside to an abrupt stopped. the house as it was getting warm Soon after his family and inside. opened the door for fresh the neighbourhood woke up breeze then I went back inside. to the commotion to see that a “Just after few minutes, I 12-wheeler truck had rammed heard something like a truck its way over a drain and into coming into my compound; it three men jump out of the truck vehicle was allegedly involved McDonald’s in Saunaka. Police two private properties. sounded as if it was dragging with the driver who got stuck in reckless driving along the and the Land Transport Author- The assistant financial con- something.” Mr Kumar then but managed to free himself. same route and damaged a few ity are investigating the matter. troller of the Castaway Island came out of the house and saw According to Police, the same road signs and a lamp post near Lali Heralds New Milestone For Fijian Media Association Press Club they use the bell to she said. “I wish you well in start the event. The lali gives the your efforts to train the next Fijian event a local flavour. It generation of reporters in Fiji. was used in the old days to sum- I look forward to many robust mon a meeting. Senator Payne’s exchanges in the future. presence was significant. ” Mr Feakes said the high It was her first overseas trip commission was pleased to host following the reelection of the a dinner and presented the lali to Morrison Government and her the association at his residence appointment as minister. In a He said it was also an oppor- letter to Fijian Media Associa- tunity to discuss future plans tion president, Nemani Delaiba- the association had. Mr Feakes tiki, who is also managing editor thanked the association execu- Training of the Fiji Sun, Senator tives for hosting a very success- Payne said she was honoured to ful Press Club event. speak at the event and enjoyed He wished the association “hearing your memories of ear- all the best in their future Press lier incarnations of the club.” Club meetings and other events. The lali (wooden drum) used Australian High Commissioner, for Foreign Affairs and Women, She said journalists performed Mr Delaibatiki thanked Mr to call to order the first Press John Feakes, at a dinner at his Senator Marise Payne as its first a vital role in society in report- Feakes and the high commission Club lunch after a lapse of many residence in Suva, heralds a new chief guest. ing publicly on current events. staff for helping the association years has been presented to the milestone for the association. The lali, provided by the Aus- “The Press Club provides an train and develop local young Fijian Media Association. The The Press Club on June 1 at tralian High Commission, was important network for journal- journalists and to promote me- presentation to the Fijian Media the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva used to signal the opening of ists and I commend its work,” dia freedom. Association executives by the hosted the Australian Minister the June event. In the Australian Fiji Police: Waqanokonoko Graduate In Pacic Detector Dog Programme Another Fijian Police officer gramme. Director International Divisions, as combatting drug transnational crime. Fiji’s PC Pacific officers who graduated has graduated from the New Relations Senior Superintendent trafficking and the illegal smug- Waqanokonoko and Tongan Po- from the NZ Pacific Detector Zealand Police Pacific Detector of Police (SSP) Ulaiasi Ravula gling of arms and undeclared lice Officer Constable Samuel Dog Program with their fellow Dog Programme. Police Consta- said the news of PC Waqanoko- currencies is a focus area for Pekipaki were the only two NZ comrades. ble Neumi Waqanokonoko has noko’s graduation was greatly policing”. PC Waqanokonoko is recently completed a six-week appreciated by the Commission- currently based at the Fiji Detec- training in New Zealand with er of Police. “We are grateful to tor Dog Unit (FDDU) in Nadi the support of the NZ Ministry our NZ counterparts for assist- and graduated with his canine of Foreign Affairs and Trade, ing Fiji and fellow Pacific law companion Kaleb last week. New Zealand Police and New enforcement agencies step up SSP Ravula said the Fiji Police Zealand Customs. The training security at our borders through Force values the contribution is also in line with an existing such training opportunities”. of its K9 officers immensely working partnership with the “Our K9 capabilities have and will continue to work with Fiji Police, New Zealand Police over the years intercepted mil- fellow NZ law enforcement and NZ Customs through the lions of dollars of drugs not agencies to help better secure Pacific Detector Dog Pro- only at our borders but in the Fiji and the Pacific borders fight THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 GO FIJI GO 32 THE US FIJI TIMES Fiji News Gender, Age Never A Barrier For Humble Sokoilagi Never let gender or age be for her country was the driving a barrier in setting milestone force in her latest achievements. achievements for yourself, your “I had a spiritual upbringing family and country. These were from my grandparents and all the sentiments shared by the Re- their teachings taught me humil- public of the Republic of Fiji ity, respect and to serve others Military Forces Naval Division with a good heart,” Ms Sokoi- midshipwoman Mereseini So- lagi said “These values have koilagi. The 24-year-old Naloto, never departed from me and Verata, Tailevu lass is the first have helped me stay positive female from the Fiji Navy to no matter how bad the situa- graduate from an Officer Train- tion,” she said ing establishment internation- “I observed how they would ally following her graduation always go out of their way to from the Devonport Naval Base help those who came to ask any- in Auckland, New Zealand on thing from them, even though June 15, 2019. Currently a we were struggling ourselves. Midshipwoman officer under “My parents taught me how training at the Republic of Fiji things don’t come easy and and wishing for a genie. “They able to get through together.” for night fishing, collecting fire- Navy, Sokoilagi says humility that we have to work hard to get worked hard in giving us the Ms Sokoilagi said fond mem- wood, coconuts and going to the and having the heart of service what we want instead of sitting best education and even though ories of her growing up include plantation to farm in the village we never had much we were accompanying her grandparents Magistrate Sentences Former Water Authority Of Fiji Project Leader Bribery and corruption in last year with one count of brib- society should not be treated ery for accepting $500 from the leniently. These were the words Director of Sphynx Solutions of Magistrate Indula Ratnayake Pty Ltd, who had just been while sentencing former Water awarded a purchase order for Authority of Fiji’s project leader the supply of 200 meter boxes of integrated meter manage- by WAF. Magistrate Ratnay- ment, Tuimasi Cataki. Cataki ake said the acceptance of the was sentenced to 10 months im- money was a violation of his prisonment with three months to role as a public official, espe- be served and a fine of $2000 cially since he was responsible to be paid immediately or an for handling all dealings with extra 200 days in prison would Sphynx and upon receiving the be incurred. $500, had failed to declare it The remaining seven months to WAF which was a breach of was suspended for two years. their procedures. Cataki was charged by the “The accused abused the Fiji Independent Commission authority entrusted to him for in breach of the trust placed on Ratnayake said Against Corruption (FICAC) personal gain and the amount he received was indeed an ad- vantage. “The accused had acted him by the State,” Magistrate Proposal To Remove Fiji Media Industry Development Au- thority (MIDA) Proves Futile In Parliament Opposition member Viliame did not hit the public limelight. Raj, who is also the Director Gavoka yesterday proposed the “Before they had said MIDA of the Human Rights and Anti- complete removal or withdrawal had too much power now they Discrimination Commission, of the $150,000 budget alloca- are saying MIDA is a toothless was also brought up by SO- tion to the Media Industry De- tiger,” Mr SayedKhaiyum re- DELPA MP Asaeri Radrodro. velopment Authority (MIDA). marked. “There are individuals Mr Radrodro questioned wheth- Mr Gavoka said: “At a time who do complain to MIDA, a er a person chairing positions when we are tightening our number of these issues are actu- in two organisations would be belts, cutting back on expenses, ally resolved between the me- paid a salary from both parties. I do not see why we should put dia organisations and the actual Mr Sayed-Khaiyum replied money and funds towards this complainant.” The motion was that Mr Raj was paid by the body that I would brand as a defeated when only 24 members Human Rights Commission stantive appointment, so, if for another entity then any allow- ‘toothless tiger.” In response, voted in support of it while the and did not receive any sal- example you are the Director ances that are paid needs to go Minister for Economy Aiyaz remaining 26 voted against and ary from MIDA. “There are no of the Human Rights Commis- to the organisation, not to you SayedKhaiyum said MIDA one did not vote. The salary of allowances as such,” he said. sion, you are fully employed individually.” dealt with a lot of issues which MIDA Board Chairman Ashwin “Wherever you have a sub- there, and you sit on a board of
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THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 GO FIJI GO 34 THE US FIJI TIMES HealthWorld NewsNews Hong Kong protesters disrupt train services, cause commuter chaos Hundreds of Hong Kong pro- to give her full name. “It’s not testers blocked train services our intention to inconvenience during the early morning rush people, but we have to make the hour on Tuesday, causing com- authorities understand why we muter chaos in the latest anti- protest. We will continue with government campaign to roil this as long as need.” Others the former British colony. chanted, “Liberate Hong Kong,” What started three months and “Revolution of our Time”. ago as rallies against an ex- By mid-morning commuters tradition bill that would have were crammed into stations allowed people in Hong Kong across the city, waiting to board to be sent to mainland China trains that were badly delayed, for trial, has now morphed with no service on some lines. into a wider backlash against Rail operator MTR Corp the city’s government and its said urged people to seek other political masters in Beijing. Pro- forms of transport, while public tests have occurred almost daily, broadcaster RTHK reported that sometimes with little notice, dis- Transport Secretary Frank Chan rupting business, piling pressure had called on protesters to stop on Hong Kong’s beleaguered targetting a rail network that government and stretching the provided transport to five mil- city’s police force, which some lion people daily. Hong Kong, have accused of using excessive which returned to China in violence. The latest protest fol- police were deployed in train said a 64-year-old man sur- force. Activists blocked train 1997, is embroiled in its worst lows a demonstration at the Chi- stations, where they stopped named Liu. Others were more doors, playing havoc with ser- political crisis for decades af- nese-ruled city’s international protesters to search their bags. supportive, refusing to blame vices and forcing hundreds of ter two months of increasingly airport on Friday and violent Commuters grew increas- the protesters. “This non co- people to stream out of railway violent protests that have posed protests at the weekend when ingly frustrated over the travel operation movement is caused stations in search of alternative one of the gravest populist chal- activists clashed with police disruption, and shops, includ- by Carrie Lam. She doesn’t transport. “We don’t know how lenges to Communist Party rul- who fired rubber bullets, tear gas ing bakeries and convenience cooperate with the people of long we are going to stay here, ers in Beijing. China on Monday and sponge grenades - a crowd- stores, had also begun to close. Hong Kong or respond to their we don’t have a leader, as you reiterated its support for Hong control weapon. Some scuffles “It’s so inconvenient and an- demands,” Jason Lo, 31, told can see this is a mass movement Kong’s embattled leader, Carrie broke out between commuters noying, really. I am in hurry to Reuters as he waited for a train. now,” said Sharon, a 21-year-old Lam, and its police and urged and protesters, who gradually work, to make a living. Will you masked protester who declined Hong Kong people to oppose began to disperse, while more give away your salary to me?” Ethiopia plants more than 350 million trees in 12 hours Ethiopia planted more than Mekuria, tweeted. Monday’s droughts and flooding exac- of the African Forest Landscape ried out by researchers at Swiss 353 million trees in 12 hours on challenge had encouraged citi- erbated by agriculture. Eighty Restoration Initiative. university ETH Zurich, calcu- Monday, which officials believe zens in Africa’s second most is a world record. The burst of populous nation to plant 200 tree planting was part of a wider million trees in one day. In reforestation campaign named 2017, India set the world re- “Green Legacy,” spearheaded cord when around 1.5 million by the country’s Prime Minis- volunteers planted 66 million ter Abiy Ahmed. Millions of in 12 hours. Ethiopia’s goal for Ethiopians across the country the whole season is even big- were invited to take part in the ger than that; the national tree challenge and within the first planting campaign aims to plant six hours, Ahmed tweeted that 4 billion trees during “the rainy around 150 million trees had season” -- between May and been planted. “We’re halfway to October -- according to a May our goal,” he said and encour- tweet by Ahmed. aged Ethiopians to “build on According to Farm Africa, an the momentum in the remaining organization working on refor- hours.” After the 12-hour period estation efforts in East Africa ended, the Prime Minister took and helping farmers out of pov- to Twitter again to announce erty, less than 4% of Ethiopia’s that Ethiopia not only met its land is forested, compared to “collective #GreenLegacy around 30% at the end of the percent of Ethiopia’s population A recent study estimated that lated that restoring degraded goal,” but exceeded it. 19th century. The landlocked depends on agriculture as a live- restoring the world’s lost forests forests all over the world could A total of 353,633,660 tree country is also suffering from lihood.In 2017, Ethiopia joined could remove two thirds of all capture about 205 billion tons of seedlings had been planted, the the effects of climate crisis, with more than 20 other African na- the planet-warming carbon that carbon in total. Global carbon country’s minster for innova- land degradation, soil erosion, tions in pledging to restore 100 is in the atmosphere because of emissions are around 10 billion tion and technology, Getahun deforestation, and recurrent million hectares of land as part human activity. The study, car- tons per year.
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The Bay Area is consistently ranked as having one of the highest rates of traffic congestion in the world. The California Office of Traffic Safety has reported nearly a 14% increase in serious injury collisions since 2011. With more and more cars on the road, the San Pablo Police Department has committed to increasing traffic safety in our City. This can only be accomplished with a partnership with the Community.
In the first six months of this hicles. We’ve also deployed year, there has been nearly a a brand new Commercial 70% increase of parking and Enforcement Vehicle with moving citations issued com- specially trained officers to pared to the previous year. identify out of compliance No one likes getting a ticket. commercial vehicles which But tickets do play an impor- will reduce the risk of colli- tant role in traffic safety. More sions due to critical compo- than half of the tickets issued nent failures and undue stress are from our Traffic Enforce- on vehicles and roadways. ment Team. Make no mistake about it, if In 2019, the San Pablo Po- they see it, they will cite it. We lice Department enhanced our don’t want to give tickets, but Traffic Enforcement Team by we will. We want our team out deploying two fully trained there, visible to drivers and motorcycle officers which pedestrians, to create that en- can assimilate into traffic for vironment of safe driving ac- enforcement purposes easier countability. than conventional patrol ve-
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Beginning this year, Police accident from happening. quest to address parking, illegal back from our Community to as possible. Until then, please staff began participating with We want our Community to dumping, traffic hazards, or any formulate our priorities to be Remember: other city departments, such as have a voice in this too. Our other issue impacting traffic. We addressed. • If you consume alco- Public Works and Engineering, Community can report bad driv- get notified immediately and So has it been working? Well hol or other substances which to form the Traffic Safety Com- ing by calling our dispatch cen- staff is assigned the report to we can immediately report a impair your ability to drive, mittee. Collectively, the com- ter, and an officer will respond. ensure that Community member -16% decrease in reported col- plan ahead and use a designated mittee reviews traffic data, col- But in 2019, we have to provide receives a response. Addition- lisions in San Pablo as com- driver. lision statistics, and Community additional non-traditional re- ally, we have over 5,000 fol- pared to last year. We are ex- • Three factors to dis- input, to formulate appropriate sources to report traffic issues. lowers across our social media cited about the progress, but tracted driving: eyes off the solutions and resources to make One way is through our Govern- platforms and the Community the work is not done. Not by a road, hands off the wheel, and our roadways safer. Something ment Outreach mobile phone is very active in reporting their long shot. We will continue to mind off of driving. Put down as simple as identifying an area application. With a couple of traffic concerns and feedback. strive to improve traffic safety your phone and pay attention to to install LED lights for cross- button presses, someone can The Traffic Safety Committee in San Pablo until we can get the road. walks could prevent the next take a photo and fill out a re- uses all of this data and feed- as close to 100% collision free
Unsafe speed can also mean running
a stop sign, red light, or failing to stop for a
pedestrian in the roadway. All can have tragic
consequences if involved in a collision. If
you’re lucky enough to avoid a crash, you can
still face a ticket with up to a $500 fine.
We believe traffic safety success will
only be achieved with the Community’s help.
You will see our Traffic Officers out there
to keep you safe. We are committed to your
safety and always Dedicated to Providing
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ARIES LIBRA (Mar. 21- April 20) (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Try to deal with it quickly; don’t dwell on past Take a long look at your present direction and con- regrets. Be careful when dealing with investments. sider your professional options. Be cautious of making Make plans to do the things you enjoy. If you’re will- any residential changes this month. Empty promises ing to cut loose you will find yourself in the midst of will cause confusion. You can meet someone who will an exciting encounter. become very dear to you if you get out and socialize.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sun- Friday. day.
TAURUS SCORPIO (Apr. 21- may 21) (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Romance can develop; however, it will most prob- You can learn from those who have had similar ably be short-lived. Job changes are in order. Go for experiences. Attempt to face key issues with lovers or interviews or send out resumes. You may find it dif- problems could escalate. You may not see your situation ficult to communicate with someone at work. Trips clearly. Your partner may not understand your mood will be favorable for business as well as pleasure. swings but if you are willing to communicate, a lot of grief can be avoided. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tues- day. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) SAGITTARIUS Proceed with caution if operating equipment or (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) vehicles. You may be the recipient of false informa- Put your efforts into making constructive improve- tion. You can form new partnerships, but don’t move ments to your environment and to your state of mind. too quickly; things may not be as they appear. Home Too much talk will lead to disputes. You could be improvement projects will go well if you delegate tempted to overspend on unnecessary items. Get together work to all your family members. with friends who like to participate in indoor sports.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. Wednesday.
CANCER CAPRICORN (June 22-July 22) (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You may have difficulties with foreigners. You Try not to let relatives or friends cause any friction can get your point across if you don’t beat around with your mate. Your need to obtain additional de- the bush. Try not to overspend on friends or family. tails will lead you into strange topics of conversation. You are best to keep your money tied up in a safe Broaden your horizons and look into programs that will and secure place. teach you awareness and relaxation. You will have a productive day if you organize yourself well at work. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) AQUARIUS Eliminate situations that are no longer to your ad- (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) vantage. Colleagues may try to undermine you when Your ability to visualize will help you convince oth- talking to superiors. Do not overspend on entertain- ers of the possibilities. You can enjoy your involvement ment. You could find that children will be a handful. in organizations that make charitable contributions. You may attract attention if you get out socially. Don’t believe everything you hear. Not everyone will be pleased with your plans. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) PISCES Secret affairs will come back to haunt you. Over- (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) exertion and negligence will be your worst enemies. Do something together and you’ll be surprised how You can get phenomenal returns if you present your sweet a deal you can make. Relatives will be cordial. ideas to those who can back your interests. Get back Try to spend time with those having similar interests. down to earth and to basics. Get involved in sports groups or hobbies that attract you.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. Sunday.
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THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 GO FIJI GO 46 THE US FIJI TIMES Local News FIJI MUSLIM SPORTS OF USA The Fiji Muslim Sports As- at all under former President tion in the past and the former and Ron Dean. The Patron is nament. The association is sociation of USA (FMSA of Mr. Imran Yusuf. There are President of Fiji USA Sports Mr. Mubarak Khan and Khalid also preparing for next year’s USA) had their Annual Gen- many new faces elected to the & Social Association for 8 Sahib is the coach for the main FANCA tournament in Auck- eral Meeting on June 16, 2019. current board hoping to revive years. There are other promi- team. land, New Zealand. There are approximately six the association. nent members such as former The association is having their The following are the Fiji Muslim teams left in league. The new President of the administrative member Saiyed first soccer tournament in al- Muslim Sports Association’s Unfortunately, the organiza- Muslim Sport Organization is Ali, former South Bay coach most 3 years on August 24 in office bearers for next 2 years: tion has been dormant for al- Mr. Java Sahib who has been Ismail Mohammed, Moham- Palo Alto, CA. All six teams Election of Principals – 2019- most 3 years with no activities the President for the associa- med Maqbool, Eqbal Hussain will compete in the Eid tour- 2020
President: Sheakh Java Sahib Vice Presidents: Mohammed Ismail, Shameel Rasheed, Eqbal Hussain, Mohammed Maqbool and Ron Dean General Secretary: Tasleem Ashik Treasurer: Ilyas Ali Assistant Treasurer: Mohammed Arafat Working Committee: Abdul Aiyaz Billy, Abdul Munif, Faizal Anwar, Hafiz Khan, Haji Khalid Sahib and Saiyad Ali Patron by Appointment: Patron Br. Imran Yusuf and Vice Patron Br. Mubarak Khan.
The spokesman for the association Mr. Eqbal Hussain has told US Fiji Times that they have series of activities lined up for this year and next. The former administra- tive member of Fiji Football Association Mr. Saiyad Ali said that their aim is to unite the community in terms of sports and entertainment and revive the much-awaited activities of the association. The US Fiji Times CEO Mr. Rocky Buksh wishes the Fiji Muslim Sports Association the very best under the new management. Reported by: The US Fiji Times Staff
The following officials were elected to serve as office bearers for Stockton Muslim Soccer Club for 2019 to 2020:
President Br. Ron Dean ([email protected]) Vice Presidents : Br. Mustaq Saiyad and Br. Sher Ali Secretary Br, Asaf Ali Asst. Secretary Br. Shakeel Idrees Treasurer Br. Altaf Ali Coach Br. Ashim Ali Asst. Coach Br. Asif Khan Manager Br. Mubarak Khan Asst. Manager Br. Mubasshir Khan
Patron Br. Anwar Ali
THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES 47 Sports News US coach Jill Ellis stepping down after two World Cup titles With two Women’s World pics. U.S. Soccer will begin the rich’s U.S. women’s team re- life and for me and my family and a 12-game World Cup Cup titles in hand, U.S. national search for a new coach after a cord for most games coached. this is the right moment.” The winning streak dating to 2015. team coach Jill Ellis says it’s general manager for the wom- Overall, she has led the team World Cup title in 2015 was the Ellis became the first coach to time to move on. en’s team is named. The federa- in 127 matches, with 102 wins. team’s first since winning it all lead a team to two Women’s Ellis announced Tuesday that tion expects to name a GM soon. Ellis was named head coach in 1999. Overall, the team has World Cup titles. But there was she’s resigning, just more than “Jill was always extremely after serving as interim coach won soccer’s most prestigious also disappointment during her three weeks after the United passionate about this team, ana- following the dismissal of Tom tournament four times. The top- time at the helm. The defending States raised a second consecu- lytical, tremendously focused Sermanni. Ellis also served as ranked U.S. team has been dom- champions were knocked out tive World Cup trophy follow- and not afraid to make tough interim coach after Pia Sund- inant throughout Ellis’ tenure. in the quarterfinals in the 2016 ing a dominant and record-set- decisions while giving her play- hage resigned in 2012. She was The team went undefeated in the Brazil Olympics by Sweden, the ting run. She said she started ers the freedom to play to their an assistant to both and was on 2015 World Cup in Canada en team’s earliest departure ever in thinking about stepping away strengths,” U.S. Soccer Presi- the staff of the gold medal- route to a 5-2 victory over Japan the tournament. Ellis said she around the start of the year, with dent Carlos Cordeiro said in a winning teams at the Beijing in the title match. The United thought it was important to al- the intention of seeing the team statement. “She helped raise the and London Olympics. She States gave up just three goals low a new head coach to get through this summer’s tourna- bar for women’s soccer in the also served as head coach at over the course of the tourna- major tournament experience ment. “It’s obviously been a USA and the world, and given UCLA for 12 seasons. “When ment. Earlier this month, the in the Tokyo Games before the fantastic run, a fantastic ride,” the history of this program, the I accepted the head coaching U.S. defeated the Netherlands next World Cup. “I’ve actually she said. Ellis said she wanted to level of success she achieved is position this was the timeframe 2-0 in Lyon, France, to claim worked in three Olympics, so spend more time with her fam- even more remarkable.” I envisioned,” Ellis said. “The its second straight champion- it’s an experience I’ve had, with ily after more than five years in Ellis’ assistant coach, Tony timing is right to move on and ship, after challenging knockout Pia in Beijing and London, and charge of the team. Currently Gustavsson, is also stepping the program is positioned to re- victories over No. 4 France and obviously in Brazil,” she said. taking some time off following down after eight years with main at the pinnacle of women’s No. 3 England. The Americans Ellis also said it would be the victorious monthlong odys- the team. Over the summer in soccer. Change is something I never trailed at the tournament fantastic if she was succeeded sey in France, she said doesn’t France, Ellis broke April Hein- have always embraced in my and set records with 26 goals by a woman. know what’s next. “I just need to take a step back and take it all in and see what next intrigues me and piques my interest,” she told reporters on a conference call. Ellis, 52, was named coach of the team in 2014 and has led it to eight overall tournament titles, including victories at the World Cup in 2015 and earlier this year. Over the course of her tenure, the United States lost just seven matches. She will re- main with the team for a World Cup victory tour which kicks off Saturday with a match against Ireland at the Rose Bowl. Fol- lowing the conclusion of the five-match tour in October, she will serve as a U.S. Soccer am- bassador for at least a year. Ellis’ contract was set to ex- pire following the World Cup with a mutual option to extend it through the 2020 Tokyo Olym- PKL 2019: Jaipur Pink Panthers dominate, UP Yoddha get their first win Skipper Deepak Hooda led was the star performer, while Haryana were closing in on the ahead. And then there was no ued their winning run. In the from the front as Jaipur Pink Sandeep Dhull (6 points) and gap. Deepak, then with three looking back for the outfit as subsequent match, UP Yoddha Panthers defeated Haryana Vishal (4 points) complemented minutes to go for the first half, they continued their dominance managed to edge out their first Steelers 37-21 in their Pro the skipper well. Jaipur opened grabbed a crucial two pointer to maintaining a 10-point lead with win of the season against the Kabaddi League match here on their account by successfully take Jaipur 12-8 ahead. Hary- nine minutes left for the game hosts, U Mumba by 27-23. Al- Wednesday. This was Jaipur’s tackling Haryana raider Naveen. ana’s K Selvamani was success- to end over Haryana. Jaipur though a low scoring match, the third win in as many matches But Haryana tackled Hooda to fully tackled by Jaipur in the inflicted the second all out in game between UP and Mumbai and the side took control of make it 2-1. Jaipur, with suc- dying minutes of the first half the 36th minute of the match to had enough tension, as none of the game in the second half by cessful tackles and raids, were as they went 13-8 ahead into the move 34-16 and their win just the teams had any intentions of inflicting two ‘all-outs’ on the inching ahead. However, with break. After the break, Jaipur remained a formality. Finally, letting up. opposition. Hooda (14 points) their defenders up to the mark, inflicted an all-out to surge 17-8 Jaipur won 37-21 and contin-
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THE US FIJI TIMES August 2019 Vol. 182 THE US FIJI TIMES 49 Sports News Playing with Sachin Tendulkar and against Pakistan highlights of career: Venugopal Rao Former India batsman Y special thing. But representing Venugopal Rao Wednesday the country is very special, es- said playing alongside Sachin pecially for a cricketer coming Tendulkar and against Paki- from a small town in Andhra,” stan were the highlights of his he said. He said he could have short international career. The played for longer but does not 37-year-old Rao on Tuesday regret it. “You can say I could announced retirement from all have played for longer but I forms of the game after play- don’t have any regrets. God ing 16 ODIs between 2005 and has been kind to make me an 2006, from which he scored 218 international cricketer. Maybe runs with the help of a half-cen- I did not have the x-factor that tury. “It is a privilege to rep- time to play more matches. You resent the country. Only some need support to play for a long 500-600 people have played time, maybe I was not lucky for the country and I am one enough,” he said. of them, which is a wonderful The right-handed batsman thing. Happy to have played came to the fore with a superb alongside legends including Sa- double century for South Zone chin Tendulkar,” Rao told PTI. against England ‘A’ in a Duleep the national team was a huge five brothers have represented cap in 2005, the Andhra crick- “Tendulkar is my idol. I used Trophy match in 2004. “After achievement for him and he Andhra in various age-groups, eter’s career floundered after to be inspired by him. To share that double century only people would thank his family, coach- my brother Gnaneswara Rao a slow start and he played his the dressing room with him was started noticing me. It gave me es, state association officials for was India under-19 captain. I last ODI in May 2006, though a privilege,” he added. Rao is confidence to score more runs. supporting him. am grateful to my family as my he remained on the fringes for only the second cricketer from Selectors noticed me, legends “Coming from a small town father with Rs 3,000 monthly a few years more. Rao, who is Andhra Pradesh to have rep- including Sunil Gavaskar no- — Vizag in Andhra — repre- salary supported me,” Rao doing Telugu commentary and resented the country, the other ticed me and it caught the at- senting the country is huge. added. He played 121 first-class looking to do some coaching, being the current chairman of tention of then coach Greg When I started nobody even matches, scoring 7,081 runs, said IPL provided financial sta- selectors MSK Prasad. The Chappell, who praised me and dreamt about it. Cricket was which included 17 hundreds and bility for players and “gave an 37-year old Rao said playing then I was in the Indian team,” not so big when I started, now 30 fifties. He also played 65 IPL opportunity to express batting against Pakistan in April 2006 he added. Rao said to have it is a profession. Thanks to matches for Deccan Chargers, ability”. “I was known to be was a big moment. “Yeah, play- come through from a modest my family, the Andhra cricket Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers technically good. People never ing against Pakistan is always a background and to represent association, coaches and oth- Hyderabad between 2008 and saw me hitting sixes.” ers I enjoyed the process. “All 2014. Having earned his India Manchester United’s Eric Bailly out until Christmas after knee operation Kristiansund in a friendly on Kristiansund as a late substitute. Tuesday. It was the club’s fifth United’s next match is against pre-season win in succession. AC Milan on Saturday in the Juan Mata scored the winner ICC, their last pre-season en- from a stoppage-time penalty counter before facing Chelsea to end the Norwegians’ deter- in their Premier League opener mined resistance as Solskjaer’s on Aug. 11. son Noah came off the bench for
Manchester United defender knee in last Thursday’s 2-1 win “He’ll miss the best part of Eric Bailly will be out until against Tottenham Hotspur in four or five months. Hopefully, the end of the year after suf- the International Champions we’ll get him back around about fering a knee injury, manager Cup (ICC) and had successful Christmas.” The Ivory Coast Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on surgery on Tuesday. “He’s had international missed United’s Tuesday. Bailly, 25, hurt his an operation,” said Solskjaer. 1-0 win over Norwegian club
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