Commonwealth games showcase Liberty’s facilities

Lynchburg, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth video games will kick off subsequent Friday with a full praise of competitions on faucet. One of many occasions that couldn’t occur final yr was the basketball event. This yr there are 99 groups in attendance, with the chance to play within the new Liberty Area. Director of video games Amanda Mangum says is likely one of the most enjoyable elements of this occasion.

“My favourite a part of these video games is getting the athletes a chance to expertise these amenities. I take into consideration what it will have been like as a younger athlete myself to play on that softball subject or any of those locations, what a distinction it will have made. I actually wish to thank town of Lynchburg and Liberty college for giving our athletes that chance, for some it truly is life altering, so thanks,” Mangum says.

Though numerous occasions have already taken place, the majority of those video games will start on Friday July twenty third and run via Sunday July twenty fifth. Opening ceremonies are slated for Friday night time at 8 p.m. at Williams Stadium.