08 June / 2018

On organizing a Sports Day in a Mauritian school

On the 8th of June, 2018 a Sports Day was organized in the Mauritian Pre-Primary School «Quest Cubs» supported by the Russian Embassy to the Republic of Mauritius and dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup that will be held in Russia.

The event started with the address of the school’s Managing Director Mrs. C.John in which she expressed gratitude to the Russian Embassy and outlined that such event is organized for the first time in the institution.

The Third Secretary of the Embassy Mr. A.Buzanakov made a speech in which he described how Russia prepares for the upcoming World Cup and spoke about the significance of the Championship. After the football games and competitions children were granted with memorable gifts and the main symbol of the World Cup – Zabiwaka.

In the second part of the Sports Day a photo exhibition was presented by the Embassy dedicated to the 2018 Russia World Cup and devoted to the rich Russian culture and extraordinary beauty of our regions. Russian national handmade souvenirs were also presented to the public.

Finally, teachers, children, and their parents had the chance to try the Russian national dishes and chocolate candies especially delivered from Moscow.

MBC’s correspondents were present during the Sports Day.