GALLERY: Island Games underway in Gibraltar

July 6, 2019 0

The 2019 Island Games got officially underway tonight in Gibraltar.

Over 80 members of Team Shetland have made the trip to the British overseas territory for the sporting event.

Action will kick-off tomorrow and will take place over six days with 22 islands competing. Team Shetland will participate in 9 sports, ranging from athletics to shooting.

: Shetland’s Water Carrier Seumas Mackay pours some Shetland water into the fountain during the opening ceremony at Europa Point in Gibraltar. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Shetland’s team are cheered as they are introduced at the Opening Ceremony at Europa Point in Gibraltar. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Shetland’s Flag Bearer John Magnus Laurenson led the Shetland Team during the Opening Ceremony at Europa Point in Gibraltar. Photo: Kevin Jones

: All smiles from Shetland’s Flag Bearer John Magnus Laurenson during the Opening Ceremony at Europa Point in Gibraltar. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Shetland Swimmers get together following the Opening Ceremony at Europa Point in Gibraltar. From left: Jasmin Smith, Kaila Ratter, Lauren Sandison and Natasha Anderson. Photo: Kevin Jones

: Shetland’s Water Carrier Seumas Mackay with his family following the Opening Ceremony at Europa Point in Gibraltar. From left: Calum Mackay, Seumas Mackay, Curstaidh Mackay and Karen Mackay. Photo: Kevin Jones

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