Barracuda Swim Club Nadi, Fiji

15/05/2026

Congratulations to Cheyenne Rova on being elected Chair of the Oceania Athletes Commission and for her role on the Oceania Aquatics Board! 👏🌊🇫🇯

A wonderful achievement and a true reflection of her dedication, leadership, and passion for the sport. Cheyenne continues to be a great role model and inspiration to our young Barracuda swimmers.

Wishing her all the very best in this exciting new role! 💙

Congratulations to Cheyenne Rova on being elected as the new Chair of the Oceania Athletes Commission and for her role on the Oceania Aquatics Board!

This is a significant achievement that reflects her dedication, leadership, and commitment to the advancement of athletes in the region.

Cheyenne's new position will provide her with a platform to advocate for the interests of athletes, influence decision-making in aquatic sports, and contribute to the development of programs and policies that support athletes' well-being and success. Her experience and insights will undoubtedly benefit the commission and the board.

We're excited to see the positive impact she will have in her new role. Wishing her all the best in this important endeavor!

08/05/2026

All the very best to Team Fiji Fiji Swimming as the Oceania Swimming Championships commence today! 🇫🇯🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

A special shoutout to our Barracuda swimmers proudly representing Fiji on the international stage. Your hard work, dedication, and discipline have brought you to this moment, and we are incredibly proud of you all.

Wishing all our athletes confidence, strength, personal bests, and an unforgettable competition. Special thanks as well to Coach Rosemary Rova for her guidance, commitment, and unwavering support.

The entire Barracuda family is behind you all the way.

Go Team Fiji! 🇫🇯
Go Barracudas! 💙

29/04/2026

Happy birthday to our Barracuda Club President, Ben Rova. Rosemary Rova

Thank you for your outstanding leadership and for the many ways you go above and beyond for our club. Your time, energy, and constant commitment to our swimmers never go unnoticed , from the big decisions to the small details, you are always there, giving your best for the team.

We truly appreciate the passion and dedication you bring to Barracuda, and the positive impact you have on every swimmer and family in our club.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday. May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly today and always.

21/04/2026

Congratulations to our Barracuda Swim Club swimmers selected to represent Fiji at the 2026 Oceania Swimming Championships this May 🇫🇯🏊‍♂️

We are incredibly proud of your achievement! A big thank you as well to our Head Coach Rosemary Rova and team for their dedication and support.

“Success is built on hard work, dedication, and the courage to chase your dream.”

21/03/2026

Moroni Hill continues his incredible form, adding a gold medal in the 50m butterfly to his tally—what a phenomenal performance!

A big congratulations as well to Grace Khelan for her fantastic gold medal win in the 100m backstroke.

Keep shining! 🏊‍♂️🥇
Fiji Swimming
Rosemary Rova
Ester Malani

21/03/2026

Huge congratulations to our three Barracuda swimmers — Moroni Hill, Ethan Aisake, and Mahaylia Matanisokula — who are proudly representing Fiji at the 2026 Division II Swimming Competition in Dunedin, New Zealand.

A special shoutout to Moroni Hill, who had an outstanding start yesterday , securing two silver medals in the 100m butterfly and 50m freestyle.

Our other swimmers also performed exceptionally well, achieving personal bests in their events. Both Moroni Hill and Ethan Aisake were part of the relay team that clinched gold in the 4x50m freestyle — a fantastic team effort on the international stage 💪💙🐬

We are incredibly proud of you all!

Fiji Swimming Rosemary Rova Ursula Hill Ed Aisake

03/03/2026

This month, we recognize Vivita Loloma Recoko Bai as our featured swimmer. Vivita, who turns 19 on 3 July, is among our most senior active competitor. She began swimming competitively at seven years old and has demonstrated consistent excellence throughout her swimming career.

Vivita completed her primary education at Nadi Airport School and later graduated from Maharishi High School, where she served as Head Prefect in 2025. Her achievements include representing Fiji at the Junior Pan Pacific Competition in 2021 (Hawaii, USA) the 2023 Pacific Games (Solomon Islands), and the 2025 Mini Games (Palau), and several Australia–Pacific competitions. She has also earned local swimming scholarships in recognition of her talent and commitment.

Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Vivita symbolizes discipline, leadership, and integrity. She has recently commenced her studies at UNIFIJI under the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter to study medicine.

In this moment of recognition, Vivita would also like to extend her heartfelt gratitude to the Rova Family, especially her coach Rosemary Rova for moulding her into the athlete and young woman she is today. Their guidance, support, and belief in her have played a defining role in her journey.

We would like to wish Vivi all the best in her career and whatever she endeavors to achieve!

06/02/2026

Sara Simone Marseu, she is 9 years old and a Year 4 student at Mount St Mary’s Primary School, Nadi. Sara began her swimming journey in 2024 through private Learn to Swim lessons with Rosemarie Rova (Junior). Recognising her potential, Rosemarie recommended Sara to join the Barracudas Swim Club. Sara officially joined Barracuda in January, 2025 and has since actively participated in both National Schools and Club competitions, showing enthusiasm and steady progress in the sport.

Apart from swimming Sara enjoys drawing, making jewellery, listening to music, and socialising with friends. She is a creative and energetic young swimmer who aspires to become either an artist or a swim instructor—just like Miss Rose 😅

25/01/2026

Joonhee Hwang is a Korean national currently residing in Fiji. He joined the Club in January 2024 and is a Year 7 student at Agape Mission School in Nadi. Joonhee is passionate about swimming and diligently attends all training sessions and competitions. He has proudly represented his school for two consecutive years, with 2026 marking his third year of representation.

Beyond swimming, Joonhee enjoys drawing and aspires to become a doctor in the future. We wish Joonhee all the very best for this year’s competitions and continued success.

13/01/2026

Neriah Nakaora is a student at Agape Mission School Fiji, located in Nadi. She was born on 18 April 2015. She joined Barracuda Swim Club Nadi on 25 January 2025 and has since demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment as a swimmer. Throughout the year, she consistently attended and competed in all swim competitions, including proudly representing her school at the National Schools Swimming Competition. Neriah is a gifted and disciplined athlete who shows great potential both in and out of the pool. She aspires to pursue a future career as a Pathologist, reflecting her strong academic interests.

We wish Neriah all the best as she competes in her swimming events throughout 2026