The Minister for Education, Hon. Aseri Radrodro refutes recent unsubstantiated claims from the mediaβs βclose sourceβ that he has interfered with the decision to stop the Deans and Raluve competition scheduled to start this Saturday.
βI wish to take this opportunity to address the recent misinformation circulating in the media regarding the postponement of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby competitions. I would like to clarify that the Deans and Raluve Rugby competition will indeed proceed as scheduled,β said Hon. Radrodro.
On May 5, 2025 the Acting Permanent Secretary for Education has granted approval for the 2025 Fiji Secondary School Rugby Union (FSSRU) 7s Tournament, Deans and Raluve 2025 season.
βThe Media team should always verify information before it is shared with the public. I confirm that at no point in time, I had given or issued any directive to the officials of FSSRU not to proceed with the games this weekend.β
As Minister for Education, I remain committed to supporting these extra curriculum events while ensuring that all necessary medical and safety protocols are in place. I encourage everyone to focus on empowering our young athletes and fostering a positive sporting environment.
The Education Minister further states that the Ministry provides platforms for all young athletes the opportunity to showcase their talents and will continue to support them as this is the holistic education that we promote for our students.
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