
Daniel Fonotia
Daniel Fonotia is the father of young basketball athlete Elijah Fonotia. He has been a significant financial supporter of his son's basketball ambitions, estimating that he has spent around $100,000 on Elijah's sporting journey during his teenage years. Daniel has made various sacrifices in his personal life, including cutting back on luxuries and ensuring financial stability for unexpected expenses related to his son's overseas training and competitions.
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Daniel Fonotia, Elijah’s father, said he estimated they had spent about $100,000 on his son’s basketball during his teenage years.
Costs of elite sport: The sacrifices behind Bay of Plenty’s rising athletesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-08-11





