three.fm, Isle of Man, 3rd September 2011
He said it’s been a major effort for the teenagers due to a lack of facilities on an Island a third of the size of the Isle of Man.
After a journey of almost two weeks across the South Atlantic Ocean, the Commonwealth Youth Games team from Saint Helena arrives on the Isle Of Man this evening.
The four athletes - 15 year old Jessica Sim, and 17 year old Sarafina Yon, Tyrel Ellick, and Myles Henry - travelled 1,200 miles by ship before flying from South Africa to the Isle of Man.
In an exclusive interview with 3FM, Mike Olson from St. Helena’s radio station SaintFM{2} said everyone on St. Helena has been touched by the games.
He said the people are urging the young athletes to perform to the best of their abilities despite it being a major effort for the teenagers due to a lack of facilities on an Island a third of the size of the Isle of Man.
The first day of official competition will be Friday 9th September.
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