Biography
Started: She began the sport in 2016 in Fiji. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Reason: "I was encouraged by a friend." (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Awards: She and lawn bowler Semesa Naiseruvati were flag bearers for Fiji at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. (The Fiji Times, 30 Jul 2022)
She was the Fijian flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Arafura Games in Darwin, NT, Australia. (Fiji Paralympic Committee Facebook page, 27 Apr 2019)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
She works as a volunteer with the Fiji Red Cross Society. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Sporting Relatives: She is related to Fijian rugby players Jasa Veremalua and Fero Lasagavibau. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 31, 1990
Place of ResidenceSUVA
OccupationVolunteer
EducationInformation Technology
Languages SpokenEnglish, Fijian
CoachFred Fatiaki [national], FIJ
Highlights
Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
World Championships | ||||
9 | Shot Put - F64 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 8.79 |
10 | Shot Put - F64 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 8.78 |
Commonwealth Games | ||||
3 | Women's Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64 | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 23.70 |