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Wind and dust prove no obstacle for budding athletes

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Inter-school sports
Photo: Pam Dillon

Pam Dillon, Barkly Sport Education

Strong winds and raised dust did little to dent enthusiasm among remote Barkly students who recently got a taste of inter-school sports competition.

Tug-of-war
Photo: Pam Dillon

Sixteen students from Irrultja Homeland Learning Centre travelled to nearby Ampilatwatja to join local school students for a two-day athletics carnival.

Of the field events, javelin proved a favourite and impressive distances were thrown despite students being forced to battle into a challenging headwind.

Ball throwing
Photo: Pam Dillon

Students and staff alike were forced to react quickly as a box containing award ribbons blew over, scattering across the ground before coming to rest against a fence.

Track and novelty events also proved a hit among competitors with staff from the school emerging victorious over students in the traditional tug-of-war.

Tennant & District Times 4 June 2021

This article appeared in the Tennant & District Times, 4 June 2021.

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