Team Seychelles for the 11th edition of the Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) due in Madagascar in a few days time has been sent-off formally.
This took place on Thursday during a colourful send-off ceremony attended by the President Wavel Ramkalawan, cabinet ministers and other officials, plus the entire delegation of 504 who are expected to travel to Madagascar.
Madagascar 2023 kicks off on August 25 and runs through to September 3. Seychelles was the recipient of 111 medals in total from the last Games in Mauritius four years ago, winning 28 gold, 32 silver and 51 bronze.