Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Aruban athletes off to 2013 S. American Youth Games
-- For the first time in history the South American Youth games will be organized with the city of Lima Peru being the host of this magna athletic event. Athletes from every South American continent in the age bracket up to 18 years will come together to compete in different areas of sports. Athletes from Aruba will compete in 9 different sport areas. Aruba's Olympic Committee hereby introduces our athletes who will be representing Aruba at this 2013 South American Youth Games. Aruba athlete for weight lifting is Zymion Loopstok: COA: Why have you chosen
weightlifting as a sport? ZL: I have been training for two years. I began weightlifting because of my brother who practiced this sport. He gave me an interest in the sport. COA: Tell us about your preparation for the South American Youth Games. ZL: I competed in Puerto Rico and immediately upon my return I began training seriously every day. I train about five times a week for three hours. I will be competing in the 56Kilogram category. COA: Do you have international experience and any special accomplishments? continues on page 15
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