A cornerstone of the domestic sporting landscape, Francis Remie boasts a remarkable career spanning over 30 years at the National Sports Council. As one of the longest-serving members of the organisation’s management team, he possesses an unparalleled institutional memory, having witnessed and contributed longlastingly in the evolution of sports development in Seychelles. Throughout his career, he has been a driving force behind the Council’s initiatives to combat obesity and promote “Sports for All”, implementing programmes to increase physical activity levels across all age groups, supporting community-based sports initiatives and advocating for policies that promote healthy lifestyles, contributing to the development of national strategies for combating obesity. His deep understanding of the organization’s history, its challenges, and its successes provides invaluable guidance and perspective to colleagues and leadership. A valued source of inspiration, Mr Remie is a true asset to the National Sports Council, and his commitment to the development of physical activities in Seychelles is truly commendable.