Commonwealth Youth Games Now Open

The Team Fiji contingent led by chef de mission, Calvin Yee, were among participants at the opening of the 7^th Commonwealth Youth Games at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago.

In a ceremony bursting with colour and energy, more than 1000 athletes from around 70 Commonwealth nations and territories were welcomed to the first Youth Games since 2017.

Following the traditional parade of nations, there was a demonstration of the sports being played during the Games.

Each sport was represented by an incredible Moko Jumbie, designed to not only glisten in the sunlight, but also show movement similar to the sport.

Dame Louise Martin, president of the Commonwealth Games told athletes in her opening address: “I truly hope you seize the moment and enjoy this Caribbean carnival of inspiring competition, personal development and global friendship.

“You are diverse, unique and equal members of one big sporting family and especially in this Commonwealth Year of Youth – we will celebrate each and every one of you.”

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