Iliesa Delana

Quick Facts

Full Name	Iliesa Delana
Occupation	Athlete
Date Of Birth	Dec 2, 1984(1984-12-02)
Age	40
Birthplace	Fiji
Country	Fiji
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Iliesa Delana Biography

Iliesa Delana is one of the most popular and richest Athlete who was born on December 2, 1984 in Fiji, Fiji.

Delana was congratulated by President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, and by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama who called upon all Fijians to celebrate his victory. Upon his return to Fiji, Delana was welcomed by thousands of people (in the rain) for national celebrations which included a procession through the main street of Suva and “military and traditional ceremonies of welcome, [normally] only accorded to Heads of States”. Delana was invited to inspect a fifty-strong honour guard. President Nailatikau delivered a speech describing Delana as a national “icon”, adding that he had brought to the country a “sense of unity and pride […] greatly needed at this point in time and in pursuit towards democratic governance”, in the context of constitutional change following the 2006 military coup and plans for the restoration of democracy in 2014. The government announced that it would be building him a new house, to be completed before Christmas, as a gift and “token of appreciation from the Fijian Government and from all Fijians”. He was presented with a new home by Prime Minister Bainimarama in January 2013, as “a token of appreciation to convey Fiji’s profound gratitude for the great honour [Delana had] bestowed upon the country”.

Delana was born in Naisausau, Namara, Tailevu, Fiji. He lost his left leg in a bus accident at age three. He debuted at the FESPIC Games in 2006, and has since won silver medal at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships, held in New Zealand, and then a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

Iliesa Delana Net Worth

Iliesa Delana is one of the richest Athlete from Fiji. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Iliesa Delana 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Iliesa Delana (born 2 December 1984) is a Fijian politician and Paralympic high jumper who has been Member of the Parliament of Fiji and Cabinet Minister since 17 September 2014. He was the first Fijian athlete to win a medal, gold in high jump, for Fiji at the Paralympics.

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Who is Iliesa Delana Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Patrick Ranked on the list of most popular Athlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Fiji. Iliesa Delana celebrates birthday on December 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Iliesa Delana

1. Iliesa Delana is a Fijian Paralympic high jumper.
2. He won gold at the 2012 London Paralympics.
3. Delana set a new Paralympic record with his jump.
4. He lost his leg in a bus accident in 2005.
5. Delana was Fiji’s first ever Paralympic gold medalist.
6. He was awarded an Order of Fiji for his achievement.
7. Delana has also competed in wheelchair basketball and rugby.
8. He is an advocate for disability rights and inclusion.
9. The Iliesa Delana Foundation supports disabled athletes in Fiji.
10. His success inspired other disabled Fijians to pursue sports careers.