AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeychelles Hockey: Sharo Valentin has been elected new chairman of the Seychelles Hockey Federation after its AGM, with a fresh executive team tasked with reviving the sport—especially at grassroots level. Bodybuilding: Rodney Henriette, Seychelles’ reigning Male Athlete of the Year, won bronze at Amateur Olympia Spain 2026 in Alicante, a major NPC Worldwide Pro Qualifier that offers IFBB pro cards. Sports & culture at sea: Cruise and event tourism coverage highlights how meetings and incentives are increasingly moving onboard, while AROYA Cruises announces a strategic distribution partnership with Lufthansa City Center International to expand its international reach. Seychelles in the spotlight: Russia’s Youth and Sport minister Kalsey Belle says Russia has long treated Seychelles as an equal partner, citing training exchanges and sports infrastructure support. Local heritage & skills: A Mauritius workshop focused on indentured labour heritage across the Indian Ocean, while Seychelles-based training saw youths gain gabion construction skills for watershed restoration and climate resilience. Media freedom debate: Seychelles’ new bill is reported as a threat to SBC independence, raising concerns about funding and control over a public broadcaster. Global travel policy: Sweden urges the EU to tighten tourist visa rules for Russians, arguing leisure travel should not continue amid the Ukraine war.
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