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SPORTING STARS GO FRENCH AT CARIBBEAN ISLAND GAMES

The Isle of Wight team.
The Isle of Wight team.
The Isle of Wight’s sporting stars are on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, for the Island Games 2008.  32 athletes, all aged under 17, are representing us. 

They are taking on competitors from 24 islands, from around the world, including Cuba, Haiti, Barbados and the Dominican Republic.  Our young athletes will compete in athletics, swimming, tennis, sailing and surfing. 

Meanwhile, preparations continue ahead of the 2011 Island Games, which will be hosted by the Isle of Wight.  Check out the action for yourself at this year’s Island games by visiting http://www.croji2008.com/