Fijians look upon rugby as Americans look upon baseball. Rugby is the most popular sport of all in Fiji. In 1939, the first Fijian ever selected for the best player in New Zealand. Since then, a number of rising stars have been known to come out of the Fiji islands.The first Fijian to be named as one of the five best players
in New Zealand was Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama. The other Fijians were Josefa Levula, and George Cavalevu. 21 year old Josefa Levula would be the number one pick by any team in the world says the almanac.
I am a little surprised to find that rugby is the most popular sport in Fiji. Rugby is known to be the toughest and most brutal of all professional sports. Much pain resistance and endurance is key when playing rugby. Starting out at young ages Fijians are always practicing rugby. I view it as a great way for kids to interact and stay out of trouble. Many stars are brought out of Fiji playing rugby. The youth have idols to look up to and dream about someday being in their shoes.
With rugby being the most influential sport in Fiji, the article relates very closely to the culture of Fiji. People follow the game of rugby very closely and pay even more attention to the stars of their homeland. The article highlights many of the stars coming from Fiji. It is important for Fiji to idolize these stars for being such quality players in Fiji's most popular sport. The recognition is praised by Fijians back home who used to watch these stars locally as they were growing up.
I am a little surprised to find that rugby is the most popular sport in Fiji. Rugby is known to be the toughest and most brutal of all professional sports. Much pain resistance and endurance is key when playing rugby. Starting out at young ages Fijians are always practicing rugby. I view it as a great way for kids to interact and stay out of trouble. Many stars are brought out of Fiji playing rugby. The youth have idols to look up to and dream about someday being in their shoes.
With rugby being the most influential sport in Fiji, the article relates very closely to the culture of Fiji. People follow the game of rugby very closely and pay even more attention to the stars of their homeland. The article highlights many of the stars coming from Fiji. It is important for Fiji to idolize these stars for being such quality players in Fiji's most popular sport. The recognition is praised by Fijians back home who used to watch these stars locally as they were growing up.