media_artricles :: 2017

Kelvin Nancoo West Games takes off today

An intense battle for honours is anticipated at this year's 30th edition of what is now called the Kelvin Nancoo West Games at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo today.

The games, which is sponsored by MILO, will feature 22 schools, primary and private, with the action timed to begin at 9.15 am.

And Education Minister Anthony Garcia and Sports Minister Darryl Smith head the list of dignitaries expected to take in the rivalry.

Maraval RC will defend the girls title while perennial champions Diamond Vale Government will be keen to retain the boys' crown.

This year, however, Diamond Vale are being seriously challenged by Patna River Estate Government and Diego Martin Government.

And Carenage Girls, who were dethroned last year, are mounting a powerful challenge to regain the title from Maraval RC. They will have Olympic 100 metres and 200 metres finalist Michelle Lee Ahye in their corner In the West A category, Dunross Preparatory School, last year's winners, are looking to Dylan Woodruffe to lead them back to winner's row again, while they are hoping to annex the girls title as well. Teams are asked to assemble at 8.30 am for the march past which is timed to begin at 9.15 am.

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