On This Day in Seychelles’ Sporting History – June 17 |17 June 2026
Seychelles sprint star Cyril Brioche (seen here winning the 200m in Mauritius in 1985) was expected to be one of the main attractions of the weekend (Photo: Seychelles NATION’s Archives)
Turning back the sporting clock, June 17 rewind
New records may be set, new champions may emerge and new sporting stories may capture the nation's attention, but every achievement has its place within a much longer journey.
As Seychelles celebrates 50 years of Independence and Seychelles NATION marks its own 50th anniversary, we continue exploring the newspaper's archives to revisit the moments that helped shape the country's sporting history.
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