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Our final day saw the Sandhurst team once again jump onto the basketball court, this time in the internationally renowned Ghetto Games Tourna- ment. The tournament saw international teams
from Sweden, Brazil, Russia, England and local teams as well all competing for ‘street cred’. The day was set with the televised main event in the centre court, with the opportunity for other teams to play on the surrounding courts. The Sandhurst team was split into three separate teams playing a total of 27 games between them. With victories in the bag, and an extremely fatigued team, we were able to witness the final game of the tour- nament. The teams on the court were display- ing their full abilities with continuous three point- ers and slam dunks at ease; it truly was a great opportunity to witness and be a part of.
The Sandhurst Basketball tour to Latvia is one that the team will never forget, and displays the commitment and drive of the coaching staff to organise such a brilliant trip. With special thanks to Captain Cameron, Staff Sergeant Francis and Major Bucknall.
RMAS Cricket Team Tour to Pakistan
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During the Easter leave period 18 Officer Cadets led by OCdt Bushell, along with three members of staff, undertook a once
in a lifetime trip; to play highly competitive cricket in Pakistan whilst gaining an unrivalled insight into the world of Defence Engagement.
The team, consisting of cadets from all three terms, left the Academy in the early hours of the morning, unsure on what to expect from our 10 days in Pakistan. However, on the first day of the tour, the team was invited to the British
High Commissioner’s Official Residence for a reception with the High Commissioner and the Pakistan cricket team, before they travelled to England for the World Cup. This level of wel- come and privilege was to become normal, as we discovered why Pakistan is so famous for its hospitality.
Our first game was against the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Abbottabad, the officer train- ing school for the Pakistan Army. After some ini- tial training and acclimatisation, we arrived at the
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