Basketball Fiji launches Hoops for Health
A first of its kind in the world, Basketball Fiji today launched its Hoops for Health program. Basketball Fiji in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission and FIBA Oceania are running a “Hoops for Health” program to combat the threat of NCDs in the Pacific. Basketball Fiji’s Valerie Nainima says they are proud to be part of the pilot program. “Hoops for Health is a program which is funded by the Australian government in association with Basketball Fiji in promoting healthy lifestyle through sports. We have developed 15 youth coaches to go through schools in Suva and the West, to promote that message and this is the first time in the world that is happening and Fiji is the pilot program.” The selected coaches will work with primary and secondary school students.
Source: FBC News, Wed Jul 16, 2014, Indra Singh, <http://www.fbc.com.fj/sports/21415/basketball-fiji-launches-hoops-for-health#sthash.Mc7q8kfD.dpuf>
Comments
Comment Guidelines: The SportsTG Network is made up of players, families and passionate sports followers like you who have a strong opinion about sport. That's great - we want you to have your say and share your thoughts with the world. However, we have a few rules that you must follow to keep it fun for all. Please don't be rude, abusive, swear or vilify others. Apart from some pretty serious sport sanctions, we also can ban you and report you if things get out of hand. So play fair and have fun, and thanks for your contribution.