As a soccer referee in the state of Rhode Island, I was recruited to
officiate in the 2001 World Scholar-Athlete Games. During my discussion with
the recruiters, I came to find out that Gambia is not invited, nor
represented. After further discussions, and request to have my country's
participation, we were extended an invitation. Not only is Gambia invited,
but any one of the countries indicated below can actually participate -
please see list.
We can participate in two ways:
1) an existing team of Gambian scholars within the US can represent US
in all sporting - Olympic like - disciplines including soccer, basketball,
etc. (except swimming, which now has a waiting list).
2) A team from home can still register, and make the Games in July.
The agency also have has the mandate to offer scholarships. Hence, during my
negotiations, I requested for us [Gambia] to be considered in the
scholarship program. We now have a shot at two scholarships - one going to a
male and another for a female scholar.
Here is where I need help; What is the best way to go about making this as
fair as possible, yet getting a good representation? How do we make sure
that these two scholarships reach the neediest, qualified scholars?
I have also request a letter be written, inviting Gambia to these games -
following protocol. This letter will be sent to the ministry of sport, and
ministry of education respectively, hopefully they can make things happen
from there. If HOME, responds positively and can send a delegation, we need
not worry about a US team. I am just worried about the logistics.
There is in excess of 50 countries already taking part, so it is big, and I
see no reason why Gambia cannot be here.
Your support is needed.
Sincerely,
Maila Touray
-----Original Message-----
From: Ruth Wilson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 4:49 PM
To: Touray, Maila
Subject: World Scholar-Athlete Games - Africa
Dear Maila,
It was excellent to talk to you, thanks for the offer of assistance. The
African countries that we currently have no representation from are as
follows, those with a * we have good contacts. I have attached a form for
you to add notes against the countries and either email it back to me or fax
to 401-874-4334.
Thank you very much once again.
Algeria*
Angola
Central African Republic
Congo (dem republic of)
Congo (republic of)
Equatorial New Guinea
Libya
Morocco
Sae ome & Principe
Sudan
Tunisia*
Western Sahara
Benin*
Bisau
Burkina Faso*
Cote d'Ivoire
Liberia
Gambia
Guinea
Mali*
Mauritania
Togo*
Burundi
Comoros
Djibouti
Madagascar*
Mauritius*
Mayotte
Mozambique
Reunion
Rwanda
Seycelles
Zimbabwe
<<AFRICAN COUNTRIES NOT YET REPRESENTED.doc>>
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