On This Day in Seychelles’ Sporting History – May 21 |21 May 2026
The Seychelles national team (left to right), David Maria, Christopher Pillay, Gustave Simeon, Jeffrey Delorie and Frank Laporte (Photo: Seychelles NATION’s Archives)
Sporting memories through the pages of time
As Seychelles NATION approaches its 50th anniversary on June 29, the newspaper continues to look back at the stories that helped document the growth of sports in the country over the decades.
More than simple reports of matches and competitions, these archived articles preserve the achievements, personalities and memorable moments that shaped Seychelles’ sporting history.
In this daily archive feature, Seychelles NATION revisits sports articles published on May 21 in different years, offering readers an opportunity to rediscover stories that once stood at the centre of public attention and sporting discussion.
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