The Police Netball team is laser-focused on regaining the Vodafone Sukuna Bowl title from the Army, ramping up their preparations for the highly anticipated tournament. Assistant team manager Arieta Samosi reported that the squad has been intensively training for the past two weeks, with the singular goal of breaking the Army’s streak of dominance in the competition.
“Our preparations are going well. We started two weeks ago with our training, and this morning our girls are in Sigatoka training at the Sigatoka Sand Dunes just to prepare them well for the upcoming Sukuna Bowl,” Samosi said. The team is steadfast in their objective: to bring the prestigious trophy back to the Police camp.
Having faced several defeats to the Army in recent years, Samosi expressed optimism that this year will mark a turning point. “We have been losing to the Army for the past couple of years, but this year we are confident it will be a different story. Ever since we started our training, our only focus is to win the title this year and take it away from the Army side,” she noted.
In a call to the community, Samosi encouraged fans and supporters to rally behind the team. “To our supporters and families around Fiji, we are asking you to turn out in numbers and come support the girls,” she urged.
The 2025 Sukuna Bowl is set to begin on October 17 in Suva, with additional rugby and soccer events scheduled for October 20 and 21 in Vanua Levu.
As the excitement grows for this annual face-off between the Fiji Police and Army, a hopeful atmosphere envelops the Police team and their supporters. With robust training underway and a united community behind them, the Police are ready to embark on a quest to redefine their historic rivalry with the Army, making this year’s tournament an unforgettable experience.