BY RICHARD MENANOPO
Communities across Choiseul Province came together through a series of sports and recreation activities organized by the National Sports Council (NSC) during the province’s 35th Second Appointed Day celebrations.
According to a media statement from the National Sports Council, the three-day program was organized by the NSC Provincial Sports and Recreation Development Office (PSRDO) in Choiseul from February 24 to 26.
The activities were coordinated by Sports and Recreation Development Officer Brian Koveke and combined fun sporting competitions with public awareness sessions on community sports development.
The NSC said the program was designed to encourage people across the province to stay active while also highlighting the role of the organisation in promoting sports and recreation.
“The program aimed to get communities moving, promote active lifestyles, and highlight NSCSI’s support for sports and recreation in Choiseul”, the NSC said in its statement.
Participants included community members, students, local sports groups and partner organizations who took part in activities such as sprint races, fun games and interactive awareness sessions.
The program also encouraged inclusive participation, with activities organised for children and persons living with disabilities.
Mr Koveke said initiatives like this help strengthen community ties while encouraging young people to see sport as a pathway for positive development.
“Through programs like this we want to encourage our communities, especially young people, to stay active and see sports and recreation as a positive pathway for health, unity and future opportunities”, Mr Koveke said.
The event also featured motivational prizes and giveaways to keep participants engaged, with support from local stakeholders including telecommunications company, Our Telekom.
“Our Telekom Company contributed free data prizes, and competitors in the 100m and 200m races received sports equipment and giveaways”, the NSC said.
One participant, Ms Careyan Tupiti from Supizae community, said the event reminded her of her school athletics days and inspired her to return to the sport.
“I am really happy to take part in these activities. It reminds me of my school athletics days and encourages me to start training again”, Ms Tupiti said.
She added that she hopes to represent Team Lauru in athletics at the upcoming Solomon Games.
Following the successful program, the NSC said it plans to organize more community-based sporting activities in Choiseul, including a possible long marathon or fun run during the Easter period.
Photo credit: Our Telekom
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