Swimmers Return Without Medals But With A Wealth Of Knowledge
Photo: Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs, second from left poses with some of the returning swimmers at L’Espérance Airport outside Grand Case yesterday afternoon. Photo Today / Milton Pieters
St. Maarten News – Somebody once said ‘competition is important, but winning isn’t as vital’ however failure to win a medal in any sport provides the impetus for an individual or a team to do better the next time they have to compete.
For the swimming delegation that represented both sides of the island during the Carifta Games in Martinique, it was a learning experience and despite the fact they were unable to secure medals, they were able to set personal best records while competing with some of the best swimmers in the region.
Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs was not there in her official capacity, but she was there to support her son and the rest of the team Read more
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