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Nassau, New Providence - The launch of the 6th Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) preparation
commenced June 2nd with a press conference at the Media Center of the
Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The event
which is 13 months away will be held in July 2017 and will host some
3,500 athletes, coaches, officials and press personal from 71 countries
in 9 sporting disciplines. It is expected than in excess of 1000
athletes between the ages of 14 and 18 will participate in the various
sports.
Sports disciplines competing in the games include
athletics, judo, swimming, cycling, beach volleyball, soccer, tennis
and rugby-7. The games are being chaired by Mr. Wellington Miller
Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) President and the Managing Director is
Mr Romell Knowles Secretary General of the BOC. There are three Deputy
Managing Directors to include Mr. Grafton Ifill Jr., Drumeco Archer and
Lynden Maycock.
The keynote
address came from Minister Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson
who spoke about the efforts being made to advance sports Tourism.
Minister was particularly proud that Nassau will be become the first
smart island in the world. The Minister's presentation was followed by a
flag raising ceremony where the Bahamian and games flags were hoisted.
Bahamian youth are expected to participate in all disciplines with Athletics taking center stage. Let the count down begin!
Poster for the 6th annual Commonwealth Youth Games (BAAA Photo)
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Press conference for the upcoming 6th annual Commonwealth Youth Games (BAAA Photo)
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