SUVA: Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, at 75 years old, showcased his athletic prowess by clinching a bronze medal in the shot put at the Oceania Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
Rabuka, a former participant in various sports including rugby union and track and field events, represented Fiji in the decathlon, shot put, discus, and hammer at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.
Competing in the over-65 age category, the leader of the Peoples Alliance party secured third place at the Oceania Championships held in Suva, Fiji, with a throw of 7.09 meters, trailing behind two Australian competitors.
Expressing his commitment to promoting fitness and health among the youth, Rabuka shared his aspirations on Facebook, stating, “Even at 75, I hope to inspire the younger generation to develop a habit of keeping fit and staying healthy.”
