Kavita Maharaj of Fiji, winner of the women’s 1500m was presented with her medal by Vaine Arioka, the General Manager of the Bank of the Cook Islands.
Kavita ran an excellent race not knowing that not far behind her, Fijian compatriot Salote Naiula was battling it out for the silver medal against Astrid Monteclard of French Polynesia.
The Bank of the Cook Islands was proud to present the award for this event - a long distance race that demonstrates the determination of women to succeed. Vaine Arioka who presented the award on behalf of the Board of the BCI Bank, is the first woman to acheive the status of CEO of a commercial bank.
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