Sun, sand and soccer.

Eighteen soccer players from Kelowna, all in the over-60 age category, enjoyed a sample of all three recently on a trip to , Mexico.

The Canadian men played a pair of friendlies against a local team in the same age bracket on Jan. 30 and Feb. 2.

Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 oldtimers won the first game 2-o, then lost the second to an over-60 team害羞草研究所攃onsisting of select players in the area害羞草研究所攂y a score of 6-3.

害羞草研究所淭he first game ceremonies were impressive, with the playing of the national anthems of both countries, and the local mayor welcoming the Canadians,害羞草研究所� said Kelowna team manager John Ugyan.

害羞草研究所淗e joked that he was surprised that there were no ambulances at the field, based on the aged crews that would be playing in the hot weather.害羞草研究所�

There was a small contingent of Canadian fans, mostly wives cheering noisily for the Canadians throughout both games. The Canadian and Mexican flags fluttered from the posts near the fields.

After the second game, the Canadian players gave the surprised and very pleased Mexicans their red and white Canada jerseys.

The two sides shared a meal and drinks after both games, during which the players became better acquainted. There were many small gifts exchanged as well.

害羞草研究所淥verall the event was a total success in developing long term friendships between the two countries, and as a basis for similar events each future year,害羞草研究所� added Ugyan. 害羞草研究所淎nd the local Chamber of Commerce is anxious to discuss a sister city status with Kelowna as well.害羞草研究所�

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