麻豆精选 athletes ranging from 12 to 15 years old are ready to take their talents to the International Summer Games in Ufa, Russia this summer.
The Games kick off July 9, and 麻豆精选 teams are competing in three of the nine sports with both boys and girls teams representing the Okanagan. This is the 14th time the 麻豆精选 has sent teams to the Games.
鈥淚n the spirit of sportsmanship, friendship and cultural exchange, our local athletes will represent 麻豆精选 well as they participate in competition and enjoy the many other unique events throughout the week,鈥� said Doug Nicholas, City of 麻豆精选 sport and event services manager.
Congratulations to our athletes and coaches who are making the trip to Ufa this July to participate.鈥�
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This will be the first time 麻豆精选 has sent a boys鈥� soccer team and a girls shot-put team. Team 麻豆精选 has athletes competing in other track events, as well as both boys and girls beach volleyball.
Fifteen athletes, four coaches and two city representatives will be wearing the City of 麻豆精选 colours.
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The International Children鈥檚 Games is one of the largest multi-sport youth games in the world and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
More than 1,500 athletes compete in the Games.
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