2024-05-07 19:03:41
During this visit, which is part of the opening of the American university and its students to the ancient culture and civilization of the Kingdom, the basketball team of the US University of Amherst will play several matches friendly with local teams.
In a statement to MAP, Marlon Sears, the coach of this team, said he was delighted with this visit to Morocco which represents an opportunity for around ten young American students to immerse themselves in the culture of the Kingdom and to imbue yourself with its customs and traditions.
“This visit includes a cultural component to allow our players to discover a new culture, as well as an educational component with several activities on the menu that arouse curiosity and the desire to learn in these young people,” he said. added.
For his part, the captain of the basketball team, Ryker Vance, said he was impressed by the cultural richness of the Kingdom and by the diversity of its historical and tourist sites as well as its intangible heritage.
“Our university is keen for students to experience the world, as we don’t often get this opportunity, and we are happy to be able to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world and play basketball at the same time,” he said. -He underlines.
Founded in 1821, Amherst College is one of the top liberal arts institutions in the United States. It has been ranked ten times as the best liberal arts university out of a total of 266 such institutions in the country.
2024-05-07 19:03:41