Minister Belle meets judokas and beach soccer players following international success |14 November 2026

Minister Belle discussing with the judokas (Photo: Anel Robert)

Minister for Sports Kalsey Belle on Thursday met with two groups of athletes, representing judo and beach soccer, following their performances at two international competitions.

The meetings, held at the National Sports Council (NSC) boardroom at Stad Linite, provided an opportunity for Minister Belle to congratulate the athletes on their achievements and discuss ways in which the government could provide further support for the development of their respective sports.

The meetings were also attended by NSC chief executive Mario Pragassen.

The first meeting was with a group of judokas who recently represented Seychelles at the 2026 Yaoundé African Judo competitions in Cameroon, held from November 6 to 8.

Among the standout performers was Emmanuel Battin, who enjoyed an outstanding competition, winning two gold medals in separate age-category events.

He first claimed gold in the men's over-100kg category at the Junior African Cup before returning to the tatami the following day to secure another gold medal in the men's over-90kg category at the Cadet African Cup.

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