Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland congratulated Fiji鈥檚 gold medal winning Rugby Sevens team for their success at the Rio Olympic Games.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland congratulated Fiji鈥檚 gold medal winning Rugby Sevens team for their success at the Rio Olympic Games. The team secured the country鈥檚 first ever Olympic medal yesterday with victory over Great Britain, winning by 43 points to seven.
Secretary-General Scotland said: 鈥淚 was thrilled to see Fiji triumph at the Olympics and know how much this means to such a rugby-loving country. I鈥檓 sure the pride I felt at seeing this Commonwealth nation achieve greatness will be shared by everyone in Fiji. This historical achievement is a testament to the skill, grit and determination of a proud nation.
鈥淔iji鈥檚 win is an inspiration to all small island states across the Commonwealth, proving that you don鈥檛 have to be the largest country to be the greatest. The Fijian win was celebrated by British and Fijian fans alike and demonstrated Commonwealth family鈥檚 affection for each other. Have a great celebration 鈥 you鈥檝e earned it!鈥
