Thousands of Fijians turned out to greet the men's rugby sevens team which returned home with Olympic gold.
Thousands of Fijians turned out to greet the men's rugby sevens team which returned home with Olympic gold.
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The Fijian government has declared a national holiday on August 22, to celebrate the country's first ever Olympic medal.
The Fijian government has declared a national holiday on August 22, to celebrate the country's first ever Olympic medal.
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Fiji had not won an Olympic medal before its rugby side struck gold at Rio 2016. The triumph was one of the highlights of the Games.
Fiji had not won an Olympic medal before its rugby side struck gold at Rio 2016. The triumph was one of the highlights of the Games.
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Fiji won the 2015/16 world sevens series and defeated Great Britain 43-7 in the Olympic final.
Fiji won the 2015/16 world sevens series and defeated Great Britain 43-7 in the Olympic final.
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Fiji's players brought their expansive and flowing game to Brazil where the sport gained popularity with fans. It was the first time rugby sevens had been included at the Olympics.
Fiji's players brought their expansive and flowing game to Brazil where the sport gained popularity with fans. It was the first time rugby sevens had been included at the Olympics.
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Captain Osea Kolinisau was one of the outstanding players of the tournament. He played a key role in leading Fiji to its first historic gold.
Captain Osea Kolinisau was one of the outstanding players of the tournament. He played a key role in leading Fiji to its first historic gold.
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