Fiji Sports Hall of Fame
A source of pride for FASANOC is the recognition of men and women into the Fiji Sports Hall of Fame. Since 1990, the Hall of Fame has honoured great Fiji athletes of the past who have excelled in their respective sports at international level, and every year two more are inducted. The Fiji Sports Hall of Fame was inaugurated by FASANOC and the Central Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Hall of Fame Inductees:
| Year | Name | Name 2 | Sport | Sport 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Josefa Levula | Mataika Tuicakau | Rugby Union | Athletics |
| 1991 | Mesulame Rakuro | Saimone Tamani | Athletics | Athletics |
| 1992 | Justine Macaskill | Luke Tunabuna | Swimming | Athletics |
| 1993 | Ana Ramacake | Usaia Sotutu | Athletics | Athletics |
| 1994 | Merewai Turukawa | Samuela Yavala | Athletics | Athletics |
| 1995 | Torika Varo | Carl Bay | Athletics | Swimming |
| 1996 | Viliame Liga | Subhas Chand | Athletics | Boxing |
| 1997 | Miriama Tuisorisori | Apakuki Tuitavua | Athletics | Rugby |
Since 1998 ther the rules changed to allow only indefinite number of people to be part of the Hall of Fame
| Year | Winner | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Mereoni Vibose | Athletics |
| 1999 | Viliame Saulekaleka | Athletics |
| 2001 | Willow Fong | Women's Bowls |
| 2001 | Alipate Korovou | Boxing |
| 2002 | Pio Bosco Tikoisuva | Rugby union |
| 2002 | Vijay Singh | Golf |
| 2003 | Joseph Rodan | Athletics |
| 2005 | Waisale Serevi | Rugby Sevens |
| 2005 | Ilikena Bula | Cricket |
| 2006 | Maraia Lum On | Women's Lawn Bowls |
| 2006 | Viliame Takayawa | Judo |
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