Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games
Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games. Photo: Roger Sedres, TeamSA

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Team SA in high spirits at Commonwealth Youth Games opening abroad – PHOTOS

Team SA will compete with over 1,000 athletes between the ages of 14 and 18…

By Jenni Baxter
05-08-23 13:12
in Fab South African Stuff
Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games
Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games. Photo: Roger Sedres, TeamSA

The seventh Commonwealth Youth Games kicked off yesterday (Fri 4 Aug) on the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago, with Team South Africa flying the flag high for fans back home.

Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games. Photo: Roger Sedres, TeamSA
Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games. Photo: Roger Sedres, TeamSA

The South Africans join over 1,000 athletes and para athletes between the ages of 14 and 18, from around the world, who will participate in seven sports, managed by more than 500 officials, until 11 August.

SA netball’s Karla Victor and cycling’s Ethan Kulsen carried the flag for Team SA at the opening ceremony in Port of Spain.

Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games. Photo: Roger Sedres, TeamSA
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – AUGUST 04 : Karla Victor (18) of Oranje Girls High School in Bloemfontein and Ethan Kulsen (17) of Klein Nederburg Secondary School in Paarl, were flag bearers for Team South Africa during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Team South Africa)

Karla Victor of Oranje Meisiesskool in Bloemfontein and Ethan Kulsen of Klein Nederburg Secondary School in Paarl, were presented with the flag by SASCOC president Barry Hendricks at a special occasion.

According to the Commonwealth Youth Games’ website, it is “an invaluable springboard for the stars and leaders of tomorrow, contributing to the further development of youth sport throughout the Commonwealth.”

The Games have traditionally taken place every four years, but the 2021 Games were postponed to this year due to the impact of the pandemic on the international sport calendar, says the website.

Roger Sedres captured these wonderful photos featuring the talented SA youth at the Games opening.

Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games. Photo: Roger Sedres, TeamSA
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – AUGUST 04 : members of Team South Africa during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Team South Africa)

If you live in, or are holidaying, in Trinidad and Tobago, please head to the stadium to support the South African team and be inspired by our enthusiastic team!

Team SA at the Youth Commonwealth Games. Photo: Roger Sedres, TeamSA
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – AUGUST 03: Mr Barry Hendricks, president of SASCOC, meets the athletes and coaches at their hotel on the island of Tobago, ahead of the Commonwealth Youth Games starting on Friday 04 August. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Team South Africa)

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