Corunna Boxing Club

A few photos taken yesterday at Vatureba Park where the International Youth Day Celebration was taking place for the young men and women of Navosa. Various sports and activities were being held and one of them was Boxing on the Amateur level. We were so greatful to be part of this 2 days events.

Team Corunna Navosa 2026 💯✅🥊❤️

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS TO HOST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026 CELEBRATIONS IN NAVOSA.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports will host the 2026 International Youth Day Celebrations in Navosa from 10 to 14 August 2026, bringing together young people, communities, government agencies, development partners, and stakeholders for a week of empowerment, culture, innovation, sports, and government services.

Under the International Youth Day theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” this year’s celebrations will embrace the local focus of “A Week of Empowerment, Culture, Services & Sports Uniting the Youth of Navosa,” highlighting the Government’s commitment to investing in young people and creating opportunities that enable them to reach their full potential.

The celebrations will commence on 10 and 11 August at the Nasau Youth Training Centre, where young people will participate in practical skills training in soap making, jewellery making, tie-dye, and online business. The training aims to equip participants with entrepreneurial skills that promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.

The official International Youth Day programme will be held on 12 August at Vatureba Grounds and will feature a Government Roadshow, cultural performances, traditional oratory, meke, community awards, a horse show, and the Vakalutuivoce (Sigidrigi Night). The event will provide an opportunity for communities to engage directly with government agencies while celebrating the rich culture and talents of the people of Navosa.

A key highlight of the celebrations will be the official launch of the Road to Serbia, marking the beginning of Fiji’s journey to EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia. The initiative will showcase Fiji’s identity through sports, music, culture, innovation, and the creativity of its young people on the international stage.

The Road to Serbia represents more than a journey to an international exposition. It is a journey that showcases the talent, creativity, resilience, and aspirations of our young people. Through sports, culture, music, and innovation, our youth will proudly tell Fiji’s story to the world, with the Ministry of Youth and Sports taking the lead role in this initiative.

The celebrations will continue on 13 and 14 August with sporting competitions, including Rugby Sevens, netball, and amateur boxing, promoting teamwork, healthy lifestyles, and youth participation in sport. The programme will conclude with a social evening featuring performances by the National Youth Band.

The Ministry acknowledges the support of its partners, including government ministries and agencies, the Nadroga/Navosa Provincial Office, the Navosa Youth Council, local sports clubs, business agencies, training institutions, sporting bodies, and development partners, whose collaboration has been instrumental in delivering this year’s International Youth Day celebrations.

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Cola Vina Everyone Families Friends and Followers
On behalf of the Boxing Club, we would like to greed you in the name of the Farther the Son and the Holy Sprits
As we come to another Year 2026, we are Corunna Boxing Club we declare to be, year of Success and conquer and also we ask you to be part of this journey.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Children, Coming to the new Year, Our Club never give up or surrender for some of the difficulties situation that’s we’ve been face during the establishment till today.
We work as a team we help each other, we move as a unite Families.
For our Club Administrators

President- Jonacani Doidoi
VP- Ratu Timoci Turaga
Secretary - Waisea Kubunakaravi
VS- Ponipate Sigatabu
Treasure-
Communication officer- Ponipate Sigatabu

Club Member’s

Vilive Tuivuna- age 12- Vatubalavu
Semesa Banuve- 12 - Vunavesi
Luke Sulunibau- 16- Korolevu
Eminoni Taraucu- 18- Korolevu
Janacani Doidoi- 17- Vatubalavu
Josateki Naisau-16-Draubuta
Sikeli Kelikelivalu -16-Vunavesi
More to Coming !!

Today we begin our preparation four round 1 Boxing
Our members begin to do their registration on their blue booked at the same time they get their medical test at Walu Bay CDR stand Brown Boxing
Please stay Tune on the 14th of February 2026, for our First round amateur
We thanks for your support and your Prayers, please stay tune for more updates
Corunna Boxing Club

Vinavalevu Sema Mai

Cola Vina Ba & Tavua!

Are you a passionate young individual ready to pave the way for a successful and fulfilling future? Look no further! Our Nasau Youth Training Center will be holding walk-in interviews tomorrow (04/02/2026) at the Ministry of Youth and Sports office in Ba and Tavua.

Why Nasau Youth Training Centre??

1. FREE Education, Accommodation & meals.
2.Experienced and Passionate Instructors
3.State-of-the-Art Facilities
4.Hands-on Practical Training
5.Industry - Relevant Curriculum
6.Networking Opportunities

Available Courses:
1. Certificate IV in Carpentry
2. Certificate IV in Climate Change
3. Certificate III in Agriculture
4. Certificate IV in Crop Production

What to bring:
1. A passport-sized photo
2. Your birth certificate
3. ANY exam results
4. Your identification card (ID)

VENUE (TAVUA): District Officer Conference room
TIME: 10:00am-4:00pm

VENUE (BA): Lot 1 Koronubu, Ba
TIME: 10:00am-4:00pm

Do not miss this opportunity! Remember, these are free courses and there are no enrollment fees. If you are still at home and wondering which technical college to attend, do not hesitate to visit us today at the Ministry Headquarters and become part of the Nasau Youth Training Center.

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Glasgow 2026: Fiji Ready for a Slimmed-Down Commonwealth Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

When the curtain rises on the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this July, it will mark a remarkable rescue mission for one of the world’s largest multi-sport events and a new chapter for Fiji’s athletes. Originally awarded to Victoria, Australia, the 2026 Games were thrown into turmoil when the Victorian government withdrew in 2023, citing ballooning costs that threatened to spiral beyond A$7 billion. The decision left the Commonwealth Games Federation scrambling but Glasgow stepped forward in late 2024 to host a leaner, more affordable edition.

Scotland’s largest city, which successfully staged the Games in 2014, will now welcome around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations between July 23 and August 2. With existing venues and a budget of £130–150 million, Glasgow promises a “lighter and leaner” Games, funded largely through settlement money paid by Victoria. The streamlined programme features just 10 sports, half the size of Birmingham 2022, making this the smallest Games since 1994.

The sports roster reflects the new financial reality. Athletics and swimming remain central, joined by boxing, judo, artistic gymnastics, track cycling, lawn bowls, netball, weightlifting and the fast-rising 3×3 basketball format. Para-sport integration is a highlight, with wheelchair basketball, para-athletics, para-swimming and para-bowls woven directly into the schedule. More than 200 gold medals will be contested, with Glasgow set to deliver one of the most inclusive para-sport programmes in Commonwealth Games history.

Notably absent are several crowd favourites: rugby sevens, cricket, hockey, badminton, squash, table tennis, diving and beach volleyball. For Fiji, the exclusion of rugby sevens, long a source of national pride and medals represents a significant shift. The men’s and women’s teams won silver in Birmingham 2022 but the sport will not feature in Glasgow.

Fiji’s history at the Games stretches back to 1938, with 17 appearances to date. Over the decades, Fiji has amassed 23 medals: 4 gold, 7 silver and 12 bronze. Highlights include boxing triumphs in the 1970s and 1980s, judo success in Manchester 2002 and weightlifting glory at Gold Coast 2018. Rugby sevens has delivered multiple silvers and bronze medals.

At Birmingham 2022, Fiji captured four medals - two silvers in rugby sevens and bronzes in weightlifting and para-athletics. With rugby sevens absent this time, Fiji’s medal hopes rest on individual sports such as weightlifting, boxing, athletics and swimming.
Chef de Mission Ajay Ballu will lead a delegation of around 72 athletes across eight sports: athletics, para-athletics, swimming, boxing, judo, lawn bowls, weightlifting and 3×3 basketball. Fiji did not qualify for netball and will not field teams in track cycling, artistic gymnastics, or para-powerlifting.

Preparations are well underway. Weightlifting Fiji has staged a six-week training camp in Samoa, with the World Cup in Apia serving as a final qualifier. Athletics Fiji has rolled out a domestic competition calendar to sharpen athletes ahead of Glasgow. Meanwhile, Fiji’s 3×3 basketball teams secured qualification through regional victories, adding a fresh dimension to the nation’s sporting profile.

Among the standout names is Taniela Rainibogi, who won bronze in Birmingham and has already qualified for Glasgow in the men’s 110kg category. His recent gold at the Commonwealth Championships in India in 2025 cements his status as a medal contender. In the pool, rising stars David “Tolu” Young and Anahira McCutcheon bring youthful energy and international experience with both having competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic.

For Fiji, Glasgow 2026 is both a challenge and an opportunity. The absence of rugby sevens removes a familiar pathway to the podium but it also shines a spotlight on individual athletes striving to carve their own legacies.

Before the Games begin, Fiji will play host to the King’s Baton Relay from 25 February to 2 March 2026. The baton, carrying King Charles III’s message to the Commonwealth, will travel through schools, villages and towns across the islands. It is a chance for Fiji to showcase its culture, creativity and sporting spirit to the world. Local designers have been invited to craft a uniquely Fijian baton, which will later feature at the Glasgow Opening Ceremony. The baton design will be unveiled on 25 February.