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How to Decide Whether Your Child Is Ready for Organized Sports
Reviewed by Wayne Fleisig, Ph.D. Key Points Preschool age kids might benefit more from unstructured free play than the rules-based system of organized sports No matter what, kids of all ages should have a balance of free and structured play in their lives If your child has too much on their plate, parents should compromise on ways to cut back to avoid stress and burn out When you're a young, most sports are played in spontaneous pickup games set up among the neighborhood kids. But if you're a kid who really enjoys a certain sport, or proves to especially skillful, that unstructured format eventually gives way to organized teams, expensive camps, and traveling across the country for tournaments. The cultural shift has been so seismic that now, many millennial and Gen Z parents are starting to wonder how to balance free play with organized sports teams. The truth is, there are benefits to both. Experts say free play helps foster greater creativity and independence, while an organized sport will teach discipline and teamwork. Those are all great lessons for kids to learn—at an appropriate age. There is in fact such a thing as being too young to really benefit from joining an organized sports team. So we talked to several experts to find out when's the optimal time to enroll your kids, and what to know before you do—plus they offered tips for finding a healthy balance between structured activities and open free play. Read on. What's the best age for kids to be enrolled in organized sports? The best age for kids to be introduced to organized sports depends a lot on your child, so it can vary from family to family. 'The key is development readiness,' says Tokunbo Akande, MD, an integrative pediatrician and the founder of Harmony 360 Health. Generally, Akande says, many kids start to do well with organized team sports around the ages of 6 and 7—or when they've developed some coordination and can follow basic rules. "By 8 or 9, many are ready to compete and play strategically,' says Akande. 'But there's no universal 'should.' It depends on the child's interest, family logistics, financial ability, and even the child's health.' When children start school—around kindergarten or older—can also be a good time to consider introducing organized sports. According to Anita Cleare, a parenting expert and the author of The Working Parent's Survival Guide, that's when their social skills and ability to concentrate also improve. Younger, preschool aged children may do better with free play or activities that are less structured. 'As soon as children can walk, they need lots of opportunities to move their bodies and develop their motor skills,' Cleare explains. 'But for pre-schoolers, this is best achieved through fun physical play rather than formal team sports.' How many extracurriculars are too many? Cleare says all children need a 'balanced play diet' that includes a range of activities, like sports and music, as well as time for self-led play and relaxing downtime. So if you find that your child's schedule is all sports—and nothing else—it might be worth considering cutting back or introducing other hobbies they might like too. Above all, parents need to think less about hitting some perfect amount of extracurriculars, and pay more attention to their specific kid's needs—whether or not they are thriving in certain activities or just going through the motions, making friends, improving their skills, and applying those skills to situations outside the activity in question. 'I don't think there's a magic number of too many or too little,' adds Janine Domingues, PhD, a clinical psychologist with the Child Mind Institute. 'It really is about parents and caregivers taking a step back and understanding if these extracurriculars are helping a child explore something they enjoy. For some kids, just one activity is enough. For others, they like to be busy and involved, and that's okay too. It's about helping them foster a sense of what they're enjoying.' What Are Some Signs That a Child Isn't Ready for Organized Sports, or Is Overwhelmed By Extracurriculars? Parents need to remain engaged with their child's emotional response to the activities in which they are enrolled, otherwise they might miss important cues. 'When something stops being fun, most kids will say so or try to quit,' says Akande. But even if they don't tell you, there are signs. Those are: They don't want to leave the house. They go, but they're on autopilot and not engaging in the activity. They're frequently stressed or fatigued. They have recurrent illnesses or mood changes. They're getting failing grades at school. The child has a hard time being on their own without anything organized. How to Know It's Time to Cut Back Any of these could be signs that your child is burned out, stressed, or experiencing anxiety. Domingues says some of that—like not wanting to leave the house—is a normal response from kids on occasion. 'But if it's happening often, it might be time to take a step back and look at the schedule to determine if there are too many things [on their plate],' she says. If you're still not sure, simply ask your child how they feel about their team or schedule. 'If they're dreading going or hemming and hawking and not wanting to do it, it might not be because they don't like the sport,' Domingues says. It could be that the atmosphere is too competitive, the coach is overly harsh, or they're playing at a level that is so challenging it makes them feel defeated. Open communication with your child allows you to get to the bottom of why they might be suffering, and how to help. Are Organized Sports or Free Play Better for Kids? Kids need to have a balance of free play and structured organized sports in order to develop into well-rounded adults. Free play is where they can make up games on their own terms, fueling their creativity and imagination. Akande mentions that free play also fosters 'emotional regulation and independence.' At the time, enrolling your child in an organized sports team provides a whole slew of different but equally important benefits which is why they need both. 'There will be highs and lows in sports, and sometimes decisions will be made that seem unfair—such as not being picked for the team. Framed positively, these experiences can help children develop emotional skills, resilience, and perseverance,' says Anita Cleare, a parenting expert and the author of The Working Parent's Survival Guide. 'Team sports help children learn essential people skills, which are valuable for their social, emotional, and academic success. And losing in sport is also a great way to learn to pick yourself up and try again.' Take a look at your family schedule and make sure you're not over-emphasizing one over the other. What to Do Before for Enrolling Your Child in Organized Sports So, your kid is ready to start team sports? According to the experts, there are several actions you can do to ensure they get the most out of the experience without feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Understand why you're enrolling your child in a team sport There's nothing wrong with enrolling pre-school aged kids in sports camps, Domingues says, as long as it's about social development and introducing them to new activities. 'Before the age of about 10 or 11, it really should be about exposing your child to different activities so they get a sense of the things they enjoy doing,' the expert says. Follow your child's lead Pay attention to your kid's needs and what they want, instead of focusing on what you want for them. 'Always be led by your child's interests and temperament,' says Cleare. If they find large groups difficult, for example, you could explore more individual options like swimming or golfing. If they're always complaining about going to too many activities, collaborate with your child to decide how to cut back. '[That] requires open communication and seeing how your child is feeling about what they're doing,' says Domingues. Start slow and introduce one sport at a time Throwing your kid into multiple unfamiliar activities at once can quickly lead to feelings of overwhelm. And remember, not every moment of your child's day needs to be booked up with an activity—there are benefits to downtime and even boredom. 'Many sports can be picked up later in childhood, so don't rush to do them all at once,' Cleare says. Parents also need time to adjust to a new schedule, too, as well as moments where the family can relax without pressure to be somewhere. Driving children around to lots of different activities—not to mention staying on top of their calendar, payments, and all that equipment—can add stress. 'So if a hectic schedule is turning you into a stressy parent, it might be time to rethink,' Cleare says. Consider if you could do any of the activities your child likes in a more relaxed, informal way as a family before going all-in on a team sport—like playing catch or pickup basketball games in the backyard. Check in frequently Keep lines of communication open between you and your child by reminding them that you aren't here to judge or shame them, to help them decide what activities not just benefit the most, but that also make them happy. 'You know your child best,' Cleare says. 'Observe their behaviour and chat with them frequently about their activities. If your child is experiencing sensory overload (from a noisy swimming pool, for example) or not wanting to join in [with the rest of the team], or if they are exhausted and the extracurriculars are getting in the way of their learning, then it might be time to take a step back.' It's ok if kids get a little frustrated during sports, she says. 'That's part of figuring out how to work as a team and developing their skills. But if they are regularly distressed, then you might want to explore alternative activities.' Read the original article on Parents Solve the daily Crossword
Business Insider
04-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Oyo Gov't partners FCMB to empower 1,000 youths with N1.5bn
The Oyo State Government has announced plans to support 1,000 young agropreneurs with a ₦1.5 billion fund in a renewed push to expand its agribusiness sector. The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, made the disclosure on Monday during the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing held at the Governor's Office in Ibadan. Dr Akande revealed that the state has so far trained 5,020 youths in various aspects of agribusiness, noting that 1,000 of those with active enterprises are to benefit from a government-backed financing initiative in collaboration with First City Monument Bank (FCMB). He also stated that the Makinde-led administration has attracted over ₦46.6 billion in agribusiness investments and accessed nearly $170 million in international development and agribusiness funds. These efforts, he said, have brought in 14 major processing companies and triggered large-scale agricultural transformation. 'We are seeing the impact of these investments. The Fasola Agribusiness Hub alone has attracted ₦17 billion from 14 agribusiness companies, cultivating over 950 hectares and processing crops such as cashew, cassava and tomato, alongside dairy production from close to 1,000 lactating cows,' he said. Dr Akande highlighted Fasola as Nigeria's first designated Agricultural Transformation Centre, which has integrated approximately 8,200 smallholder farmers with investors to build a reliable supply chain. 'Fourteen agribusinesses are currently operational at Fasola. Some are focused on crop cultivation, others on processing, and one is engaged in equipment leasing. These investors have already cultivated 950 hectares without any government input in inputs or labour. This is the essence of agribusiness,' he added. He cited the success of commercial greenhouse tomato farming at Fasola, explaining that the produce is already supplying local markets, with the model proving viable year-round, regardless of rainfall. 'This is the standard seen globally. Agriculture should not be seasonal. If we replicate this with 1,000 greenhouses, imagine the quantity of tomatoes we'll produce and process all year long,' he said. Looking ahead, Akande disclosed that the state, with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), has awarded the contract for the construction of the Ijaiye Agribusiness Industrial Hub. Unlike Fasola, Ijaiye will host more than 40 medium to large-scale agribusiness firms, and construction is set to commence once contracts are finalised. He also noted that similar developments are planned for Eruwa, Oke-Ogun 1, Oke-Ogun 2, and Ogbomoso, each tailored to the comparative agricultural advantage of their regions. 'There are already seven companies signed up for Ijaiye. This will become the central hub to which others feed. In Eruwa, we have a model similar to Fasola underway, and we're already oversubscribed with investor interest,' Akande said. The state, he added, is also supporting 46,000 smallholder farmers through OYSADA, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Agric-Credit Corporation of Oyo State. Improved infrastructure, including key roads and feeder routes, has played a major role in enhancing agribusiness logistics and growth. He announced that the state has signed a partnership with France-based international food wholesaler Rungis-Semmaris to construct a wholesale produce market in Ijaiye. The facility, when completed, will serve as a central aggregation point for farm produce, reducing capital flight and ensuring that produce value remains within the state. 'This development will stabilise food prices and ensure Oyo benefits directly from the infrastructure it has invested in. We are also focusing on a balanced approach, producing for both export and local consumption,' he explained. Dr Akande was joined at the briefing by Mr Badmus Kolawole, OYSADA Permanent Secretary, and Mr Kola Kazeem, State Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES).
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Recruiting Rumor Mill: First big visit weekend is just days away
Nick Lucero/ The first big visit weekend of late May and early June is only days away but there is still a ton going on across the country. Here's the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney in this Recruiting Rumor Mill. Advertisement MORE: Ohio State QB commit Brady Edmunds has some big targets CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info The high three-star defensive back from Pembroke Pines (Fla.) West Broward committed to Toledo last June but now Akande has a full visit schedule this month and there's a big threat that he could flip. Akande is at UCF this weekend and that will definitely be one to watch before he sees South Florida, Toledo and FIU to close out the month. Minnesota, Kentucky and NC State are also big threats to flip him. Tennessee remains at the top of the list for Anderson and with a limited amount of other Power Four offers it would be very surprising if he didn't end up with the Volunteers if they have room in this recruiting class. Advertisement Cincinnati, Memphis and others are involved but after a recent return trip to Knoxville where he got to know the staff even better, Tennessee is the front-runner. There is a strong feeling that Miami is the front-runner for the four-star edge rusher from Venice, Fla., and it could help the Hurricanes even more since he's taking his final official visit there at the end of the month. But others are going to throw their hat in the ring as Florida gets its shot this weekend. He'll also see Louisville, Kentucky and Missouri before wrapping up the month in Coral Gables. Texas is in very good shape with the 2027 four-star defensive back from Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco. Advertisement Texas A&M, Colorado, Cal and BYU round out his top five, as Davis looks to a busy round of visits. He's expected to visit the Longhorns this weekend, then head to Boston College, Arizona State and Sacramento State by the end of the month. Georgia has emerged as the front-runner for the five-star safety but Alabama is right there in his recruitment with Oregon rounding out his favorites. Texas A&M had been at the top but seems to be sliding for the Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances standout. A new visit to Florida on June 3 will be one to watch as there is a significant SEC feel now to his recruitment. Michigan is trying to make a serious run at the five-star LSU cornerback commit and while the family is listening, his commitment to the Tigers has not swayed. The Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon standout has only been committed for weeks and he was already back in Baton Rouge in recent days to firm things up even more. Advertisement SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH LSU FANS AT The four-star defensive tackle from Suwanee (Ga.) Collins Hill is kicking off his official visit schedule this weekend at LSU as the Tigers remain one of four front-runners in his recruitment. It was thought that Oklahoma might have had an edge but the Sooners have fallen off a little. LSU, Ole Miss (where he's a legacy), Oregon and Ohio State have emerged as the four to watch. The 2027 three-star running back from Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman is now up to 20 offers with more very possibly on the way but so far Arizona, Notre Dame, BYU, Cal, Washington, UNLV and Arizona State have been in touch the most. Advertisement Grant is still in the early stages and doesn't want to name leaders yet, especially with Oklahoma, Oregon, USC and UCLA asking about him. Matthews has a list of favorites but this could be boiling down to a two-team race with South Carolina in the lead but Texas is making a major play for the four-star cornerback from Cornelius (N.C.) Hough. Matthews will be in Miami this weekend and that could get interesting. Some believe the Longhorns have the momentum, but South Carolina remains very appealing. Alabama, Michigan and Texas will host the four-star linebacker from Marietta (Ga.) Kell in the coming weeks before Rouse heads back to Tennessee and the Vols could be really tough to beat. Advertisement Rouse had a trip 'different from any other visit' last weekend in Knoxville that only strengthened his relationship with the coaching staff and pushed the Vols even higher among his favorites. After official visits to Washington, Stanford and UCLA, the high three-star defensive end from Seattle (Wash.) O'Dea will return home and work through a decision with his family. Washington is 'home' and that could be playing a big role in his thinking but all three schools are basically even heading into visits. The four-star Tennessee tight end commit was back in Knoxville over the weekend and he had a great time as the coaching staff is recruiting him like he hasn't made his pledge yet. Advertisement The Nashville (Tenn.) Donelson Christian Academy standout has dropped his Miami visit and has Florida, Ole Miss and a return trip back to Tennessee on the calendar. If the Vols throw more to their tight ends, then Sneed might be locked in as that has been a concern while looking at other programs. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH TENNESSEE FANS AT Theodore feels like a priority every time he's on Tennessee's campus and the Vols are very high on his list especially after being at their 865 Live event over the weekend. Tennessee looks very strong for the three-star cornerback from Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School with Wisconsin, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Louisville, Vanderbilt, Duke and Virginia also there. The four-star offensive tackle from New Albany, Miss., has been committed to Mississippi State since February but Tucker will be at Ole Miss this weekend followed by LSU and then close out the month back in Starkville. Advertisement The word is that LSU is recruiting him the hardest so that trip to Baton Rouge will be one to watch closely and Oxford is less than an hour away. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE FANS AT Auburn will host the four-star edge rusher from Wadley, Ala., this weekend and the Tigers are definitely one of the front-runners. Texas A&M could be sneaky here and might have the advantage right now in his recruitment with Miami and the Tigers involved. This trip to The Plains could settle things for Auburn but the Aggies are a major player in his recruitment for sure.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Nigerian man accused of stealing taxpayer data from Mass. firms to file over 1,000 fake tax returns
A Nigerian national living in Mexico has been extradited to the United States for his role in a scheme to break into Massachusetts tax preparation firms' computer networks, steal data, and file more than 1,000 fake tax returns. Matthew A. Akande, 36, who is accused of filing the fraudulent tax returns seeking millions of dollars in tax refunds, was arrested in October at Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom at the request of the United States, the U.S. Attorney said. Akande was extradited to the U.S. on Wednesday, the same day he appeared in federal court, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley said in a statement. Foley said Akande and others allegedly filed more than 1,000 fraudulent tax returns seeking over $8.1 million in fraudulent tax refunds over approximately five years. They allegedly successfully obtained over $1.3 million in fraudulent tax refunds. Akande was indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2022 with one count of conspiracy to obtain unauthorized access to protected computers in furtherance of fraud and to commit theft of government money and money laundering; one count of wire fraud; four counts of unauthorized access to protected computers in furtherance of fraud; 13 counts of theft of government money; and 14 counts of aggravated identity theft. Another person, Kehinde H. Oyetunji, 33, a Nigerian national living in North Dakota, pleaded guilty in December 2022 to one count of conspiracy to obtain unauthorized access to protected computers in furtherance of fraud and to commit theft of government money and money laundering, Foley said. Oyetunji's sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled. Prosecutors allege that between about June 2016 and June 2021, Akande, Oyetunji and others worked together to steal money from the United States government using taxpayers' personally identifiable information to file fraudulent tax returns in the taxpayers' names. In addition, about February 2020, the scheme involved stealing taxpayers' personal information from Massachusetts tax preparation firms via phishing attacks and computer intrusions, prosecutors said. To carry out the scheme, Akande is accused of sending fraudulent phishing emails to five Massachusetts tax preparation firms. 'The emails purported to be from a prospective client seeking the tax preparation firms' services but in truth were used to trick the firms into downloading remote access trojan malicious software (RAT malware), including malware known as Warzone RAT,' Foley said. Prosecutors allege that Akande used the RAT malware to obtain the personal information, and prior year tax information of the tax preparation firms' clients, and then filed the fraudulent tax returns seeking refunds. The tax returns directed that the fraudulent tax refunds be deposited in bank accounts allegedly opened by Oyetunji and others, prosecutors said. Once the refunds were issued, Oyetunji and others withdrew the stolen money in cash in the United States and then transferred a portion to third parties in Mexico, allegedly at Akande's direction, while keeping a portion for themselves. Federal authorities encourage all businesses that suspect they have been the target and/or victim of a cyberattack to file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at Taxpayers and tax preparation firms that suspect they have been the target or the victim of a phishing attack can also forward phishing emails to phishing@ For the charge of conspiracy, Akande faces a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. For the charge of wire fraud provides, Akande faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. For the charges of unauthorized access to protected computers in furtherance of fraud, Akande faces a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. For the charges of theft of government money, Akande faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. For the charges of aggravated identity theft, Akande faces a mandatory sentence of two years in prison to be served consecutive to any other sentence imposed, one year of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Telegraph
17-02-2025
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Lawyer who opposed UK's Chagos claim backed for top job by Attorney General
A lawyer who opposed the UK's claim to the Chagos Islands has been backed by the Attorney General to represent Britain as an international judge. Professor Dapo Akande, a legal scholar at the University of Oxford, was proposed by Sir Keir Starmer and Lord Hermer last year to represent Britain at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The nomination came despite his support for Mauritius in a 2019 case on the Chagos Islands, in which the ICJ ruled that the UK give the islands away 'as rapidly as possible'. In that case, Prof Akande spoke out against Britain's ownership of the islands, describing the case as a 'decolonisation' effort and arguing that they should be given away. Representing Zambia, he said the Chagos case was 'about the international law obligations regarding decolonisation ' and that it should not be treated as a 'purely bilateral dispute' between the UK and Mauritius. The case was brought before the ICJ, the principal law court of the United Nations, to settle an ongoing dispute over the islands dating back to the 1960s. Although the Chagos Islands were never formally part of Mauritius, lawyers including Prof Akande claimed that the sovereignty dispute was a matter of decolonisation. The decision has since been used by supporters of a Chagos deal, including Sir Keir and Lord Hermer, to argue that the UK must give away the islands or be in breach of international law. But opponents of the deal, including the Conservatives and some members of Donald Trump's team, argue that giving away the islands will put the base at risk of surveillance by China – one of Mauritius's allies. Shortly after taking office, the Labour government nominated Prof Akande to represent Britain at the court for a nine-year term between 2027 and 2036. Elections are expected to take place next year. At the time, Lord Hermer welcomed the nomination, describing himself as 'delighted' that the lawyer would be Britain's candidate for the court's bench. He released a video with Prof Akande and said the UK 'could not be prouder' than to nominate him for the position. Lord Hermer has come under criticism in recent weeks for his involvement in the Chagos deal, which will involve the UK giving up sovereignty of the islands and leasing back a joint US-UK military base there at a cost of at least £9bn over a century. He reportedly changed the Government's official legal position after Labour won the election to warn that the islands represented a significant legal risk. However, the Labour Government's arguments in favour of the deal have repeatedly been questioned, including by other ministers. A new report by the Policy Exchange think tank has argued that the Government's case for a Chagos deal has 'no basis in reality' and has 'already been publicly contradicted by another Minister'. Tom Tugendhat, the former security minister, said the main threat to British security in the Indian Ocean was 'the Government's distorted interpretation of the UK's legal obligations, and its willingness to surrender meekly to a Mauritian shakedown'. 'Every single defence of the deal put forward by the Government – whether strategic or legal – has proved to be baseless,' he said. 'It is past time for the Government to come to its senses, to remember its duty to defend the UK's vital strategic interests, and to walk away from the deal.' Although he was acting for Zambia during the Chagos case, Prof Akande has also expressed his views about it, arguing in the European Journal of International Law that the dispute over the islands 'relates to decolonisation' and the 'exercise of the principle of self-determination'. He said it may be the case that the ICJ has the power to issue a binding ruling on the UK to give up the islands since as a member of the UN, 'it has also given, in a general way, its consent to exercise of the Court's advisory jurisdiction'. The Telegraph previously revealed that Prof Akande has also acted as a legal adviser to Jeremy Corbyn. In 2018, the former Labour leader sought his opinion on the UK's bombing of Syria. Mr Akande argued that the air strikes did not comply with international law. Announcing Prof Akande's nomination, Sir Keir said he was 'personally committed to strengthening international rule of law and the institutions that support it'. He added: 'Professor Akande is exceptionally well-qualified for this role. I believe he would make a formidable judge on the ICJ.' Members of the Trump administration have publicly criticised the Chagos deal. Jim Risch, the US senator who chairs the Senate foreign affairs committee, said in a speech at Policy Exchange on Monday: 'I'd be remiss if I didn't remind everyone that Diego Garcia serves as an extremely valuable platform for the US to collect intelligence and conduct military operations in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. 'Our strategic bombers operate from Diego Garcia, and our nuclear-powered submarines conduct port calls there. Simply put, Diego Garcia plays an indispensable role in helping all of us deter Chinese aggression. 'I'm concerned that the decision to hand over the Chacos islands to Mauritius creates unneeded risk to our military position in the Indian Ocean, and will allow the Chinese to gain greater insight in our activities. 'At Diego Garcia, we understand that the government has put measures in place to limit the Chinese Navy's ability to encroach upon Diego Garcia. But it isn't just about the Chinese navy. We are equally worried about collection activities conducted by China's so-called commercial and oceanographic spy business. 'Ceding ground to China is a dangerous surrender and the US and the UK need to work together to push back on this. While this is ultimately a British decision, retaining sovereign control over the eagle Garcia is imperative for our collective security.'
