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The organisers of the inaugural Spartan Games Fiji challenge you to channel
your inner Spartan spirit this November. The event, which combines obstacle
races, endurance elements and teamwork challenges, is made for both fitness
enthusiasts keen to experience cutting-edge competition, and people wanting a
fun and active day out
While international athletes from Australia, New Zealand, China, the US, and
Japan will take part in the open division, locals and keen amateurs are also
encouraged to take part.
Eight ocean It's a healthy active lifestyle, and it gets people off the couch. And for Fijians, you
Spartan Fijii Managing Director, Chris Heverin, says: "Spartan is for everybody.
adventures you can't miss. can come along and have some fun.
89% of people who do a Spartan Race do it in a group, it’s either a team, a
family group, a group of friends, a team, a rugby club, a work team, so the idea is
get behind it, get involved and you will have an amazing time."
He expects a festival atmosphere at the Sabeto site.
“It's a beautiful location, the venue is amazing. And the hills and the 'Sleeping
Brimming with vibrant coral reefs and peaceful lagoons, Fiji is a dream destination for ocean lovers. Giant' is just spectacular. And the view from the top, when the athletes get to the
top and they look out over the whole of Nadi, they’re just going to be wowed. So
Here’s a list of ways you can have the time of your life exploring Fiji’s watery playground. it's a fantastic place to stage an event.”
Spartan Games Heverin says the event will have a strong local flavour.
"There are bures on site to where we're presenting. There'll be cultural
1. Snorkelling 5. Fishing exhibitions, and we're working with landowners to have local food offerings as
Snorkelling in Fiji offers vibrant underwater adventures. Most resorts and fishing charter companies offer guided well. We'll have an expo area with local produce and local products, and it's all
Whether at a Coral Coast resort or island-hopping in fishing trips from family-friendly hand-line fishing to Fiji: Ready about showcasing Fiji."
Mamanuca and Yasawa, you’ll find ‘house reefs’ nearby. intense deep-water fishing battles. Some fish are ‘catch Heverin says that they are getting close to their target of 3,000 athletes for the
Join guided tours on resort boats to discover colorful reefs and release’ only due to sustainable fishing regulations, event, but there is still time to enter.
and coral bommies, or swim with reef sharks near Kuata and some you’ll be able to take back to your resort to
Island or glide with manta rays (May to October) in Wakaya, have cooked for your lunch or dinner. Start planning your for Battle - Elizabeth Kolivuso
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7. Sea kayaking
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