FROM calling out HSBC Canada Sevens to becoming a familiar football voice on Mai TV, Riten Gosai is upbeat as he prepares to call out the Pacific Cup in New Zealand.
Known for his sharp commentary, quick reads of the game, and natural ease behind the mic, Gosai has grown into one of the more refreshing voices in Pacific sports broadcasting.
“A few years with Canadian radio, S1 Dhamaka and Sportsone was the beginning of good times in the broadcast industry.”
“It all came about with rugby sevens, and to share the space with Rob Vickerman, Karl Te Nana, Sean Maloney and Rupert Cox had me prepared for the big stage. The adrenaline rush was unreal, I loved every bit of it.”
Gosai’s journey hasn’t been traditional, but it has been driven by passion, first as a fan, then as a volunteer caller, and now as a staple presence in Fiji’s football coverage.
He said the Pacific Cup is the kind of tournament that brings out the best in players and commentators alike.
“It’s raw football, full of emotion, pride, and unpredictability,” he said.
“You don’t just watch the Pacific Cup, you feel it. And to be part of sharing that energy with fans back home and abroad is something I’m really grateful for.”
With teams arriving from across the region and diaspora communities rallying behind their colours, Gosai believes this year’s competition will be one of the most exciting yet.
He’s already immersed himself in player profiles, team histories, and tactical storylines to bring viewers a richer broadcast experience.
And while he has called some major tournaments in the past, the Pacific Cup has a special place.
“It’s personal,” he said. “These are our people, our communities. When that first whistle goes, you’re not just commentating you’re carrying voices from New Zealand to the world.”
With the Mai TV., crew in New Zealand, Gosai says he’s simply looking forward to doing what he loves, telling the story of the game as it unfolds, one moment at a time, the way only Pacific football can.
