MINISTERIAL WELCOME HOME FOR FIJI TEAM

On arrival at 5.00am the team was welcomed at the gate of the aircraft by Basketball Fiji President, Mr Iowane Naivalurua and escorted to a private recption area to be greeted by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tiko Luveni and members of the staff of Airports Fiji Ltd.  The reception was organised by the Airports Fiji staff and with the Minister also arriving on the same early morning flight from Los Angeles, it was opportune for her to attend.

Even though tired and exhausted from the long flight, the girls were surprised and delighted by the gesture of both the Minister and the Airport Fiji staff.  The Minister is a long time fan of the Basketball Fiji Women's Team and told the players that she was not surprised at all by their participation in the Madrid Tournament as she also watched them and followed their games in Samoa last year and was a spectator at their history making gold medal win. 

The Ministerial welcome also afforded the team another luxury in getting through immigration with VIP treatment. 

VINAKA to the Minister and to Airports Fiji Ltd.




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