SUCO HOLARUA, TIMOR-LESTE — Young sports enthusiasts gathered today at Komunidade Suco Holarua as the Timor-Leste Cricket Board (TLCB) hosted an inspiring grassroots cricket training session for the local community.
Led by Treinador Orlando C-Real, the interactive session brought together a talented group of local boys and girls eager to learn the sport, practice fundamental techniques, and build new athletic skills together.
Developing Skills and Teamwork
Designed to introduce beginners to the game in a welcoming environment, Coach Orlando C-Real guided participants through a balanced lineup of foundational drills and active exercises:
- Batting & Bowling Fundamentals: Step-by-step guidance on proper stance, bat swing, and smooth bowling technique.
- Catching & Fielding Drills: Engaging reaction and agility games focused on coordination, speed, and teamwork.
- Interactive Mini-Games: Small modified matches where both boys and girls collaborated, applied new rules, and experienced the excitement of real play.
Empowering Youth Across Communities
Expanding grassroots programs into vibrant local communities like Suco Holarua reflects TLCB’s ongoing commitment to making sports inclusive and accessible to all youth across Timor-Leste. Coach Orlando C-Real highlighted the outstanding determination, spirit, and teamwork demonstrated by all the participants throughout the day.
TLCB extends its heartfelt gratitude to the leaders, families, and community members of Suco Holarua for their warm hospitality and support. The board looks forward to returning to the region with further training sessions and sports equipment to help these young athletes continue their development.
