PAULINI CURUQARA | 30 April, 2023

The girls believed in themselves and worked hard despite the short time for preparation.

Adi Cakobau School head coach and former middle distance runner Makelesi Bulikiobo said it wasn’t easy taking up the challenge in a short time.

Coming in as a replacement for Moape Vu, Bulikiobo said they had to work with what they had.

“It was through God’s grace that we did it,” she said.

“The girls trained their hearts out and got the results that we all need.

“I thank the athletes, the teachers, parents and supporters for their never-ending support.”

When asked if she will continue to coach the Waimanu girls at next year’s Coke Games, she said she would wait on the school’s athletics committee to decide.