Falklands nominate flag bearers for Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
The choice of flag bearers for the Falkland Islands delegation to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, fell to Daphne Arthur-Almond of the Lawn Bowls team and Doug Clark of the Badminton team.
The Games kick off on July 28 and the Falkland flag bearers were announced last week.
Andy Brownlee, Head of Delegation to Birmingham 2022 on behalf of the Falklands National Sports Council said, “Both athletes have been involved with sport in the Islands and have represented the Falklands internationally for several decades, they have also shown the highest level of dedication and commitment, exemplary ambassadors of the Islands, and therefore deservedly receive the honor of being the flag bearers”
Doug Clarke who will represent the Islands in badminton and is one of the most experienced competitors said in this regard, “an unexpected surprise that fills me with humility has been the selection for this prestigious honor, a once in a lifetime opportunity and I will always keep this in mind. moment”
Daphne who currently trains in the UK will be representing the Islands in Lawn Bowling for the first time added, “I am speechless. That honor. I am delighted and very proud to be able to be the Falklands flag bearer.”
The Games will take place from July 28 to August 8 and Team Falklands will be fielding 16 athletes.
Badminton is a classic Island sport in which it repeatedly competes in international games and this time it will send a mix of experienced and debutant players.
A revamped Falklands lawn bocce team returns to the international arena for the first time since Glasgow 2016. Let’s finally say that for the first time the Falklands also have to compete in table tennis and cycling.
