Fiji are having a public holiday to celebrate first Olympic win

The Fijians, a great bunch of lads.

Fiji are having a public holiday to celebrate first Olympic win

Just when we thought we couldn't love them more, the Fijian government have announced a public holiday to celebrate the nation’s first Olympic medal.

The men’s sevens team claimed gold in some style, thrashing Great Britain in the final on a score line of 43-7, writes Gavin Spillane.

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