The Fiji Secondary School National Men’s Under-19 Cricket Tournament concluded its second day of matches at Albert Park in Suva this afternoon.

Top seed Jannik Sinner left the doping controversy that marred his U.S. Open preparations in the rear view mirror with a largely drama-free start to his campaign while fellow title contender Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after a minor blip.

Despite the Young Kulas losing 2-0 in their recent friendly match against Morocco, the Fiji Football Association chief executive considers the result favourable and anticipates a strong performance at the FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.

Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union vice president Savenaca Muamua has confirmed that a trial will be held next Wednesday to select players for the national under 18 team.

Queen Victoria School Under 18 rugby coach Josaia Waiwalu has likened outside centre Maleli Nauvasi to Flying Fijians star Semi Radradra.

The Fiji Secondary Schools Basketball Championship will start tomorrow in Lautoka with 66 teams and more than 800 students taking part in six categories for both boys and girls.

One of the overseas based players in the Young Kulas squad for the FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, Preeya Singh, is thankful for their two friendly matches they played in the last three days.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians hooker Mesulame Dolokoto says donning the white and representing the country again has was an honor.

Cricket Fiji chair Meli Saubulinayau emphasizes the importance of engaging students in sports as a proactive measure to combat the rising drug issues in the country.

Netball Fiji is determined to deliver a strong performance at the upcoming qualifiers in the Cook Islands, despite suffering heavy defeats in the Rising Stars Tournament last week.

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has retired from professional football, the 34-year-old said on Tuesday, weeks after leaving Serie A club Juventus by mutual agreement.

Arsenal have signed Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from LaLiga side Real Sociedad on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.