The Maika Sivo Story
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2024
- As part of their ongoing brand partnership, Victoria Bitter and National Rugby League have joined forces for Father’s Day to co-produce a heart-warming real-life story about Parramatta Eels footballer Maika Sivo and his dad, Joeli.
It centres around the fact that Joeli Sivo has never seen his son play in the flesh. Sivo senior has never left Fiji, nor does he own a passport. Maika Sivo, who came from humble beginnings and only recently started playing rugby league for the first time four years ago, is now one of this season’s top try-scorers.
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I’m glad for my fellow Fijian
So am I buddy
Yea great job sivo
@@Nonsensical_Person
Fhb
😪🤴🤴🤴😭❤❤💚💚🇯🇲
PrinceJayden17
People need to realise how being humble takes you a very long way. Shoutout to all my fijian brothers who continue to stay humble and work hard towards their goals.
👀Magaijinamu 😂🤣✌💪talega brass😆
When pride comes disgrace follows soon....E. Wheeler.
Mosi saraga na ketequ na dredre
Got it,!
vinaka tangane but what is your name man XD
This is the second time I watched this and I have cried both times
you have a heart of gold I hope you live long have a good year!
@@mufc3316 let us have our moment mate
@@mufc3316 Sivo would sit you on your head, just shut up.
It's the story of many young Islander that leaves home to pursue a dream that isn't his alone but that of his family and of his village....a dream to help lessen the financial burden back home. Thank you VB for this and the NRL for giving them the opportunity to grace your paddocks
M Tee ❤️❤️
Beautiful story. Fiji Samoa Tonga. Island brotherhood.
There's something beautiful about people who don't speak English fluently. There's no messing around trying to be fancy with words. They just use a few words to get right to the point and it hits you in the heart. I hope he's an Eel for life! BLUE AND GOLD FOREVER!
źVakadua......vakadua......
Off course he can, it's just that he is very humble focused and confident of his abilitie talk less more action!
Only started playing rugby league in 2015, shows how naturally gifted Fijians are since Rugby union is there national sport.
Much love from your melanesian brothers🇵🇬🇫🇯ol barata blo yu 1bel na full sapot💪
Thank you for representing the Melanesisn people
Im not crying.....😢
I am 😭😭
Oh yeah yeah😢
I'm trying not to cry like a 10 yr old girl.
Oh yeah yeah
I'm not either lol
Another Great Story of How Remarkable and humbling Fijians are when it comes to footy . They sacrificed so much for the love of the sport . They are truly blessed with speed, skills and the raw talent that is only given to them by their belief in God. A big fan of Fijian Footy either be it 7s , 15s or NRL. I hope someday you will win the World Cup either in 15s or NRL. In 7s you are Gods of the shortened code and darlings of Hong Kong . Another thing I noticed that comes out of these beautiful archipelagos is ....they produced so many great wingers in the NRL , The likes of Nadruku , Tuqiri, Vunivalu , Koroibete, Radradra to name a few. Beautiful story indeed ....
Thats being a Fijian. You do sacrifices but you do them to make your parents happy cause at the end of the day your parents are your everything. Being Fijian is cool as well people recognise you for it and everyone always say that Fiji is nice place that people are lovely and stuff. Its good but we do all we do today for our parents as they have sacrificed a lot for us in times and everyday working hard.
Kia ora my fijian brothers and sisters from NZ!
I don’t even go for the eels but sivo is huge inspiration for everyone
This is such a beautiful story, you're doing us Eels fans proud Maika
ive been to fiji and let me tell you something they are amazing ppl kind and welcoming and very humble. Welcome to Australia Mr Sivo Snr hope you enjoy your stay oh and Gooooooo Paaarrraaaaaaaaa
This story and 'Sevens from Heaven' about the Olympic Gold medal winning Fijian Sevens team show what beautiful, humble and caring people the Fijians are. I've enjoyed watching you this season Maika and even bigger things are around the corner for you man. What a great story, thanks NRL.
Kiwi Fan ❤️❤️❤️
Fellow PNGeans I cannot control my tears seeing dad. Dad my Rock.
I’m gonna call my dad now😢
Call him while he's still breathing
God bless you maika sivo nd ur dad nd family💗frm a TONGAN TOKO!🙏🙌
Good on u mana from Samoa New Zealand and the world.
Much love to Sivo and all the hard working Dads out there. What a great thing to watch and feel. Hell yeah I cried lol. Us islanders are just as emotional as we are physical too. All the best to Sivo and cheers for a great video VB
Crying makes us all human my brother...
I was at the game and saw his dad
Though I'm not from Fiji, watching Maika's story is truly inspiring. From humble beginnings to the NRL stage is not easy. So from one Pacific Islander to another, I Congratulate you brother and May you have a long and successful career... Cheers. Greetings from Papua New Guinea.
Back in school we used to play union together, Sivo was a beast and was really the quickest on the field. I'm equally glad he has made it this far. Congratulations Maika!
It's amazing what NRL can do for the players themselves who went away from their families to play League.
everytime i see this, it brings tears to my eyes, we (pacific islanders) are so close to ours families that we would do anything for them. thank you NRL for showing why we (pacific islanders) are so hard working and dedicated to what ever task is given. ni kalougata tiko nomu ni qaravi tavi vata kei na nomu fameli. :)
That story touched my heart. And I not even a eels fan I’m a rabbitohs fan. But still this story made me cry. Sivo is one of the best wingers in the game and when he first arrived to Australia he never played or knew what rugby league was but now he is the Fijian beast of rugby league he is a memorie of semi radradra. But if Maika sivo leaves rugby league and another Fijian comes through they will be the memorie of maika sivo. I will tell you what sivo learnt a lot through those 4 years.
I cried when I watched this. Its my second time watching
You have made Fiji proud. God Bless
I have spent many times in Fiji. On tour with rugby ( union) but I am a league man. Some of the most humble, appreciative people in the world. Never met a Fijian that I didn't like. Beautiful souls, amazing athletes, and a very proud nation. ooh, and their voices are sent from heaven, the men and the women.
When they embrace each other makes me😭😢😢
This made me cry because he has not seen his dad
Wow I had tears watching that, God bless you wantok, a father & son's bond is something else. Good on you NRL & VB for making this possible.
Im from PNG and just watching this humble beginning is a testament to all of us lesson to learn in life. Sivo well done brother your humble character reflects your family tradition of discipline, obedience and being humble. You are truly an inspiration to kids growing up in todays world. Top notch sivo. PNG brother
Just feeling proud of you(Maika), keep working hard.
Sivo is so good. His dad and mum and village raised him well. Great role model.
When success in life recognize the real MVP. I’m a proud Samoan sister Sivo. Blessings and Love from the States.
I dont even support the eels but god love this man from a fellow fijian🙌🏾👌🏽❤💪🏽
Just came across this video again and too who's cutting onions 🤧
I'm a parra fan. I hope his dad being there motivates him to carry Parra to a grand final win
Very tearful story. Thank you VB thank you NRL. Mind you there many Sivos and Radraradra still awaiting for a chance. There is no shortage of skill in these youngsters. Please get more Fiji kids and help them. Thank you
Great stuff VB 🙌🏾👍🏾
Love this such an awesome and special moment for father and son God bless them and all Fijians
Well done Sivo. That's a reward for your humility. Do it for your Dad and Mom, your little village, and for your country. In PNG, we support you.
There is only that " ONLY ONE MOMENT OF OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE IN LIFE".... This one is so touching.
What a humble guy you are. I admire your genuine love for you parents especillay your dad. what a journey. God bless your kind heart. Believe it or not, you've touched and moved a lot of people with your story. Vinaka
Damn I had no idea peeling red onions can make you cry too.
You never know any man's story till its told like this
Who would dislike this??! Bula Sivo!!
Imagine what he felt when he saw his dad ❣️
I love Fijian people because they are so so smart at everything
This is great ... God Bless the SIVOS. What a wonderful story!
(Greetings from a Manly Sea Eagles fan)
I love this story so much. I can never watch it without tearing up at least a little bit :,)
Maika Sivo is an example for everyone he starts a life as a farmer then he is a Rugby Legend
wat a story 😢
Vinaka sivo
God is Good
Maika is such a great person and he does it all for his family
Just beautiful God bless to u and your family Sivo
He gets the recognition he deserves. His parents deserve many things. Look at this man they made
The cutest! 💙💛💙💛 So thankful someone like him plays for parramatta!
As a Pacific Island brother 🇵🇬 🇵🇬 am so proud and my heart is dwelling. Such a proud dad smiling while his son playing wow 😮 what a glorious day.
Make difference 😊 in NRL.
Much love ❤️ from Papaua New Guinea 🇵🇬 🇵🇬 🇵🇬 😍😍😍🔐
Glad you didn’t use the words Polynesian, Melanesian or Micronesian, these are labels, we are from the pacific and we share similar customs and traditions, we eat the same food, etc.
Amazing film🙏💚💚
It’s really great that joeli can see him play in the flesh. The Fijians never give up on what they do. I really do think that Fijians are good people
Im not gonna lie that touched my heart.
So Good, Sivo is amazing! Dont even support Parra but that was inspiring
From time to time I come back to this video just too feel something
What a inspirational video. Nothing compares to a man fighting and working for his family. Can tell enjoys the game and other people need to realise that this just ain't because he is a big man fighting with heart.
This really brought me into tears❤😭..I wish all the best for you and your family Sivo💕
I’m not from Fiji but this video inspires me to be like him and now he has became the reason why I love rugby
You are a hero and a champion bro,kia ora mai ano,play play play until you tire of the game,all fiji are proud of you,keep safe be well always.Too Awsome for words brother
Hes one of my inspiration.
Absolute beauty of a story made me cry mate
This made me cry
This made me cry 🥺💕
Now that's a real commercial celebrating Men and Fatherhood. Take note gillette your company is still in denial. Well done VB great work VB !!!
Absolutely
I really love his story, the way he was brought over and the connection he has with his dad is just amazing, the prayers he has after every game seems so personal and how he can still strive to be better. He deserves every dollar we give him
From working on a farm and growing taro to becoming one of the most try scores in nrl.That's called training hard.Sivo's parents deserve to support him.
Great story & great support VB!
he is a Parra man all the way take us to the grand final Maika and bring it to back to Parramatta
You could put sivos dad on the other wing.fergo wouldn't mind.
Killed it!
That’s a good one VP. 🔥🔥
😂😂❤️
Well done my tauvu God bless you and your family kalougata tiko nomu tosotoso cheers mate have a blessed one coconut milk power for life 💪🌴and not forgetting the the NFL family and VB group God bless you guys for helping out your pacific brothers VINAKA VAKALEVU 💕✊ all the way from fiji islands 😉✌
Ur story touches my heart in million ways..it makes me miss my dad so much..love ur story so much.
Nice story...thanks to vb....
One love my malenesain brother
From Papua new Guinea
i am the biggest Parra supporter ever and Sivo is my absolute FAVOURITE. I LOVE YOU PARRA
Family is forever my bro
It's very emotional...how hard he worked to be in the NRL...in his hometown everyone is proud of his achievements...huge vinaka vakalevu to VB for your support...God bless✌
Thank you guys for making this happen..very humble indeed...
Very inspired story... Love from Vanuatu
I remember watching him in sydney shield when he was with mounties and thought he was way too good for park footy. Glad he's made it to the NRL. All the best Maika!
I'm a father of two beautiful kids; and Maika's dad challenges me to be a good father. Maika, thanks a lot for honoring your dad.
I can't understand people who would dislike this. If you didn't have a tear in your eye you're a stone cold killer.
Pacific talents are like crops in the soil, waiting to be unearthed for harvest - respect
So proud brother all praise God bless you and your family 🙏
Sometimes you forget how big of an impact this game can have some individuals when just watching the game. Toso Fiji! Such a feel good story. I’ll back para till they verse the bunnies! Lol
Amazing story had tears for this
Thanks 'For a Hard Earned Taste' of Maika Sivo's Life.....
aww...loved this, made me cry
Damn of all places I chose to watch this at work. What a lovely story
I'm crying for real❤
Absolutely beautiful ❤️ Humility always wins 😭🙏
I had tears in my eyes watching this video. Good on you sivo. All the best in your league career.
My eyes are sweating....yeah I'm not crying. This was amazing to watch.