3rd Timor Cup International Wheelchair rugby

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3rd Timor Cup International Wheelchair rugby

The 3rd BSF Timor Cup International Wheelchair Rugby tournament was held over the weekend of 7 October.Inspired by using sport as reconciliation between East and West Timor, the 3rd Timor brought together teams from Australia,Timor-Leste and Indonesia.

Referee clinic’s increased the technical officers on the island of Timor and an inclusive competition introduced young children to the sport of wheelchair rugby.

Congratulations to Indonesia- Team captain Ignas ,Coach Mashuri and Program director Ibu Maria Goreti

The Indonesian Ambassador to Timor-Leste Bapak Okto,presenting the winners Cup to Indonesia
Tournament Director Rodney Holt with Timor-Leste referee Pedro Montiero presenting the Cups in English and Tetun
Tournament Director Rodney Holt with Timor-Leste referee Pedro Montiero presenting the Cups in English and Tetun
Increasing women participation in Wheelchair rugby
Support from the Australian government
Hard fought games
The Officials from Timor-Leste ,Indonesia,Malaysia,Australia and Holland
Winning Captain – Ignas
The Indonesian Ambassador to Timor-Leste Bapak Okto,presenting the winners Cup to IndonesiaFriends through wheelchair rugby
Friends through wheelchair rugby – Timor-Leste on left,Indonesia on right
Scores
Rugby ethos -Play hard but After the game we are friends

A big thank you to BSF sponsors – Coaltrans,Bank NTT,Timor Travel,Dili International School,DFAT,Bluewater Express,AeroDili,Timor Plaza,Serena.

A special thanks to Brother Adriano and his team at Don Bosco for the playing facilities,

Australian Deputy Amabassador Suzy Wilson- Uilelea presenting the 3rd place trophy

All Photos courtesy of Anato

Congratulations to Timor-Leste’s first wheelchair rugby referee : Pedro Correia Monteiro

Thank you to BSF Volunteers without which would not be possible

Ita,Om Nor,Nataya,Nato,Om Boni,Patrick and all the way from Malaysia Pak Veda

Australian Deputy Amabassador Suzy Wilson- Uilelea presenting the trophy
Mashuri,from player to coach to now commentator
Before any match we shake hands

Video by Leesa Silvestri

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