Wishes for Team Seychelles Compiled by Vidya Gappy |25 August 2023

Indian High Commissioner, Karthik Pande

“On behalf of the High Commission of India, ‘bonne chance et bon courage’ to all members of Team Seychelles taking part in the Indian Ocean Islands Games 2023, in Madagascar.”

Charge d’Affaires, Chinese Embassy, Mu Jianfeng

“On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Seychelles, I wish Team Seychelles and our Seychelles friends, brothers and sisters big success in the 11th Indian Ocean Islands Games! You all have put in the hours and put in the efforts, so now it’s your time to shine!”

Beguita Jeannevol, chief policy analyst, youth and sports department

“First and foremost I wish to thank the athletes. It is a sacrifice they are making to represent Seychelles. Not only the athletes but all the team making this possible. I know how tirelessly they also have been working behind the scene and to accompany the team now to bring thee support needed. To me you are already a winner. Back home we will all be rooting for you. We are so proud of you.”

Ralph Jean-Louis, principal secretary for Youth and Sports

“As the 11th Indian Ocean Islands Games dawn on our Team Seychelles, let me seize this occasion to wish all our athletes, coaches and officials all the best as we compete with our counterparts to raise our flag to the highest.

“I hope you represent your country with pride and honour in search of the best for yourselves. The people of Seychelles are behind you, all are offering their support to Team Seychelles to bring glory to our country.

“These games show the true unifying power of sports as depicted in the previous Indian Ocean Islands Games, more so in 2011 and I am confident we can replicate such feat through your determination and fighting spirit epitomising all the sacrifices and hard work invested in the preparations for thes regional games.

“We thank you for taking up this challenge to represent the Seychelles flag and we remain confident that your successes will bring great joy to our people as we join forces to shout out loud – ‘Ale Team Seychelles’!”

Dr Jude Padayachy, UNAIDS Country Director

“I wish all Seychellois athletes the very best. I will be one of their supporters in Madagascar. I have lived in Madagascar for the last six years. The Malagasy athletes have been preparing well for the games. Today (yesterday) at 17h00 in Tana I saw the Seychelles boxers training in the car park of Radisson Blu in Antananarivo. It is cold in the evening in Tana and this a sign that Seychellois athletes mean business and are determined to return home with medals. Alefa Sesel.”

Coach Nerry Luc

“I wish all my fellow athletes all the best. Conquer all challenges to make that difference.”

Doreena Nicette

“If you believe in yourself you can do it, if you are working hard when you compete do it harder you will see the result. Yes you all can do it an dyou have my full support.. Don’t let negativity destroy what you have in store, compete with your opponents until the end of each battle and make Seychelles proud. Let the Seychelles flag fly in the sky of Madagascar and they shall all respect our Seychellois athletes. Go Team Seychelles and God bless you all… you are all champion.”

Marco Francis

“Sending my best wishes to the Seychelles team as they embark on their journey to the 11th Indian Ocean Islands Games in Madagascar! May your efforts be rewarded with success and may you return with hearts full of victory and camaraderie!

“The entire nation is cheering you on with unwavering support. Make our country proud!”

Dhana Sasi kumar, Zone chair Lions of Seychelles

“Lions of Seychelles take this opportunity to wish all the athletes participating in the Indian Ocean Islands Games the very best of luck. You all need to believe in yourselves and we strongly believe in you.”

Noella Gappy

“Wishing Team Seychelles good luck in their different disciplines. Keep your spirit high and keep on waiving the Seychelles flag. After all, you are all winners. Bring lots of gold medals and make Seychelles proud. Allez Seychelles!”

Marie Cecile Françoise

“My wish for all athletes is that they give the best of themselves and that they make themselves and their fellow countrymen proud. I am so proud of them for being able to get there is an achievement in itself. Good luck to all of them.”

Narasimhan Ramani

“Ale Sesel. Bravo Team Seychelles. Participation in international tournaments is your pride. Winning for our country is our pride. Comeback with countless medals.”

Dr Sasikumar, Past Region chair, Lions Club of Seychelles

“It is just a joy for me to hand in hand join with all Seychellois to wish our beloved athletes a happy and fruitful journey during Indian Ocean Islands Games.”