Athletes due to represent Bermuda at the International Island Games in Orkney this month received a significant boost of encouragement this week, with letters of support and best wishes arriving from both His Excellency the Governor of Bermuda, Andrew Murdoch, and from Owen Darrell, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport.
In a further show of support, National Sports Governing Bodies were invited to send representative athletes to Government House, providing an opportunity for them to meet the Governor and receive his well wishes in the International Arena.
Among the notable attendees at Government House was the Games Flag Bearer, Koa Goodchild, a prominent figure in women's football. Also present was the "water bearer" for a traditional Games ceremony, David Leach, a bronze medallist in lawn bowls at the 2023 Island Games and President of the Bermuda Bowls Association.
The event saw a strong representation from various sports, including Bermuda Island Games Association General Secretary, Juanita Blee. Athletes in attendance included Sean Trott and Phillip Woolins from Athletics; David Leach and Jude Barton from Lawn Bowls; Dezirae Darrell and Somer Stephenson from Badminton; a significant contingent from football including Caleb McDowall, Adrian Trott, Koa Goodchild, Symira Lowe-Darrell, and Victoria Davis; golfers Jamie McMillan and Sienna Mosquera; and Brian Darling from Squash.
The strong show of government and community support aims to motivate Bermuda's athletes as they prepare to compete on the international stage in Orkney.
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