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Gambia is due to partake in the London 2012
Olympics and Paralympic competitions that are less than two weeks away.
Britain’s top diplomat in Banjul, Mr. David Moley, said
it is with great pleasure that Britain is to host the athletes that everyone in
The Gambia would be watching in the coming weeks.
He knows the country has little or no chances of
coming near the medals but wished the athletes the best of luck when they
compete in the Games beginning on July 27.
The country is sending athletes to compete for the
first time in the Paralympics, games set aside for persons living with
disabilities, and according to Mr. Moley, he is extremely pleased to be wishing
the best of luck to the two Paralympians, Isatou Nyang and Demba Jarju.
“The UK wants these games to be the most accessible
ever. Hopefully these Gambian Paralympians will become heroes and role models
to the many disabled youth and children across The Gambia, showing that
disability needs not to be a barrier,” Moley said.
2012 is a great year for the UK, with numerous
celebrations, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee culminating in a month-long
cultural festival, leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games, High Commissioner,
David Morley told diplomats, politicians, athletes and journalists at the
reception.
An estimated over four billion people are expected
to watch the games within and outside Britain, a place Moley said is a great to
visit, study, work or do business.
We all look forward to seeing the team come back
home with not only glory but to expose The Gambia in the world events, said
Gambia’s International Olympic Committee (IOC) Member, Mrs. Beatrice Allen.
According to her, London 2012 marks an historic
moment for The Gambia, especially the athletes representing their country.
Written by Modou S. Joof
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