In Fiji, community fitness leaders Jokaviti, Sainimilika, Kinisimere and Esther are helping to bring movement and wellbeing to local communities through the Toso Taiso program. Working with community groups, schools and sports initiatives, the team have introduced simple Gymnastics for All exercise routines into physical education sessions and local fitness activities, offered free of charge and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Through their leadership, the e
For Lupe Kapisi, helping young people build confidence through movement is at the heart of her work. As a coach with Gymnastics Samoa, she has been involved in the sport since the federation was established in October 2025. Together with her brothers, she runs a CrossFit gym that has become home to a growing gymnastics club in their community. At the club, Lupe coaches regular gymnastics sessions, helping children develop essential movement skills while learning in a suppo
For Ruci, helping communities move and stay active is at the heart of her work. As an Assistant Sports Development Officer with the Fiji National Sports Commission, she is helping introduce the Toso Taiso program to schools, villages and community groups across Fiji. Last year, when Gymnastics Fiji, the Commission and the Embassy of Japan collaborated to introduce the Taiso program to Fiji, Ruci took part in the Gymnastics for All certification workshop and became a certifi
