Fiji Taekwondo Association

A New Chapter for Inclusive Taekwondo in Fiji

Fiji Taekwondo Association is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fiji Paralympic Committee.

This partnership marks an important milestone in our commitment to ensuring that Taekwondo is a sport for everyone.

Together, we will work to:

✅ Identify and develop talented para-athletes throughout Fiji

✅ Create structured pathways from grassroots participation to elite competition

✅ Strengthen coaching, athlete development and classification opportunities

✅ Support Fiji's journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games

As Fiji Taekwondo continues to grow, we remain committed to creating opportunities where athletes of all abilities can train, compete and proudly represent our nation.

This partnership reflects our belief that ability is stronger than disability, and that every athlete deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We look forward to working closely with the Fiji Paralympic Committee to build a stronger, more inclusive future for sport in Fiji.

Together, we are building the pathway to Brisbane 2032.

🇫🇯 Congratulations, Lolohea Naitasi!

The Fiji Taekwondo Association is proud to announce that Olympian Lolohea Naitasi has been officially invited by World Taekwondo to participate in the 2026 WT Partnership Taekwondo Program in Muju, Republic of Korea.

Lolohea arrived in Korea yesterday and will travel to Muju today alongside fellow participants from around the world to begin this prestigious training and cultural exchange program.

This unique opportunity brings together talented athletes for advanced taekwondo training, education, and international collaboration under the guidance of World Taekwondo.

We wish Lolohea all the very best as she proudly represents Fiji on the global stage and continues to inspire the next generation of taekwondo athletes.

Vinaka vakalevu and go Lolohea! 🥋🇫🇯

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🏅 Olympic Day 2026 🥋

Today, the Fiji Taekwondo Association proudly joined the Olympic Day celebrations at Albert Park, bringing together athletes, coaches, instructors, and volunteers from our affiliated clubs across Fiji.

It was inspiring to see our taekwondo family united in promoting the Olympic Values of Excellence, Friendship, and Respect while introducing the sport to the wider community through demonstrations, interactive activities, and athlete engagement.

A big vinaka vakalevu to all our athletes, instructors, coaches, parents, and volunteers who gave their time and energy to represent Fiji Taekwondo with pride. Together, we continue to grow our sport and inspire the next generation.

🥋🎉 Celebrate Olympic Day with us!

Come kick, spar, learn, and have fun with the Fiji Taekwondo Association at Albert Park this Saturday! Watch live demonstrations, meet our athletes, and give Taekwondo a go — all for FREE!

📍 Albert Park, Suva
📅 27 June | ⏰ 9AM–12PM

Excellence • Friendship • Respect 🇫🇯🥋

🥋📸 A few action shots from the competition mats this week!

Lolohea and Nipesh showed great determination and fighting spirit every time they stepped onto the mat, while Coach Tom was there every step of the way, guiding and supporting them from the corner. 💪🔥

Valuable experience, great memories, and plenty to take forward into the next challenge. 🇫🇯🥋

📷 Pictures: Supplied

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A huge thank you to Coach Tom Burns for your guidance, support, and dedication in coaching Nipesh Prakash and Lolohea Naitasi throughout the WT President’s Cup and Australian Open campaign this week.

Your experience, encouragement, and commitment helped both athletes perform at their best and gain valuable international competition experience. While the results may not have gone our way in every match, both athletes showed great determination, resilience, and fighting spirit on the mat.

Thank you for investing your time and expertise into Team Fiji and for helping our athletes continue their development on the international stage. We are truly grateful for your support.

Vinaka vakalevu, Coach Tom Burns!

🇫🇯 Competition Update – Lolohea Naitasi & Nipesh Prakash 🇫🇯

Our athletes proudly represented Fiji across two major events this week, displaying determination, resilience, and the true spirit of Taekwondo.

🥋 Lolohea Naitasi stepped onto the mat in both the President’s Cup and the Australian Open, taking on strong opposition and delivering spirited performances throughout. While the outcomes did not go her way on this occasion, she showed great courage, skill, and determination in every contest, gaining valuable experience that will contribute to her continued growth as an athlete.

🥋 Nipesh Prakash began his campaign at the President’s Cup before competing at the Australian Open. After a strong performance in his opening bout, Nipesh advanced to the quarter-finals, where his tournament journey concluded following a highly competitive match.

Success in sport is not measured solely by medals, but by the commitment, effort, and lessons gained along the way. We are incredibly proud of both athletes for representing the FIJ code with pride, professionalism, and sportsmanship.

👏 Well done, Lolohea and Nipesh. Your hard work and dedication continue to inspire the next generation of Taekwondo athletes in Fiji.

🇫🇯 TEAM FIJI READY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2026 🇫🇯

Best of luck to our athletes, Nipesh Prakash and Lolohea Naitasi, as they step onto the mats at the Australian Open 2026 in Australia today.

🥋 Nipesh Prakash will begin his campaign in the Senior Men’s -80kg division, taking on Zaine Mansfield (Australia) in the Round of 16.

🥋 Lolohea Naitasi will compete in the Senior Women’s -62kg division, facing Pheline Rosin (New Zealand) in the Round of 16.

Both athletes proudly represent Fiji on the international stage, carrying the hopes of our taekwondo community with them. We wish them strong performances, safe competition, and success in their respective divisions.

Let’s get behind our athletes and show them our support!

💙🤍 Go Team Fiji! 🇫🇯

🇫🇯 TEAM FIJI READY FOR ACTION 🇫🇯

Following successful weigh-ins, Fiji’s representatives are set to begin their campaigns at the WT President’s Cup Oceania 2026.

🥋 Lolohea Naitasi (FIJ) will face Angel Sitapa (TGA) in Match 407 of the Senior Women’s -62kg division.

🥋 Nipesh Prakash (FIJ) will take on Tsai Sheng-Xiang (TPE) in Match 514 of the Senior Men’s -74kg division.

We wish both athletes the very best as they step onto the mats to proudly represent Fiji. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have brought you to this stage. Fight with confidence and leave everything on the mat.

The entire Fiji Taekwondo family is behind you. 🇫🇯💙

Go Team Fiji!