By SHALENDRA PRASAD | photojournalist.fiji@gmail.com
A veteran hasher who has been to Fiji almost 20 times has given his utmost blessings and best wishes for a successful inaugural Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) sponsored Pan Pacific Hash.
Rod Dominish who began his running with the Sydney Hash House Harriers way back in 1967 went on to founding the Wagga Wagga Hash House Harriers in 1974 and has remained loyal to the chapter ever since.
The veteran who is in his eighties was with his family for a holiday last year and stayed at the Wyndham Resort on Denarau Island.
“My club had 40 participants in the 2018 Interhash and we all stayed at the Wyndham,” Dominish said.
“I have been around the world to participate in international hash events, and this is my 20th visit to Fiji,” he said.
“I look forward to being part of the inaugural PSH Hospitals Pan Pacific Hash in September 2027 and thank the generous sponsors for coming onboard at such a crucial time.”
Meanwhile, the Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) sponsored inaugural Pan Pacific Hash is scheduled to be held in Nadi from September 16-18, 2027.
Event director Dr Ram Raju, emeritus grand master of Nadi Hash House Harriers says September will be an ideal month to host the inaugural PSH Hospitals Pan Pacific Hash.
“You might ask why we have chosen September 2027 and believe me there are several reasons,” Dr Raju said.
He said in March 2025, the Aussie Nashash will be hosted by Australia and the Fiji contingent will be present to gain support from fellow Australians and other participating hash house members.
“In November 2025 the 20th edition of the Pan Asia Hash will be held in Taiwan and some of us are already registering for that while in May 2026 Indonesia will host the Interhash in Prambanan-Mendut.”
Dr Raju believes all the above international events will lead to a successful PSH Hospitals Pan Pacific Hash in Nadi come September 2027.
“It will be an off-peak season in Fiji so good hotel rates could be secured while weather would be ideal at that time of year as well. We have time on our side.”
The event is being jointly organised by the three chapters of Hash Clubs in Nadi, that is Nadi, Malolo and Hospital Hash House Harriers respectively which have now amalgamated as Fiji Hash House Harriers incorporating the Suva Hash House Harriers as well.
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