Wyandotte athlete is sports ambassador

Wyandotte athlete representing U.S. in Austria this summerRichard Bearskin, grandson to Chief Leaford Bearskin and the son of Ron and Judy Bearskin, a baseball player and student at Villa Park High School in Villa Park, Calif., has been accepted into the People to People Sports Ambassador Program. This summer Richard will train for three days in Vienna, Austria before competing in an international baseball tournament as part of the Youth Friendship Games. He will be representing the United States as one of 13 teammates selected from throughout the country.

After being invited to apply, Richard submitted references and participated in a successful interview with program coaches and leaders. Before departing for Austria, he will attend orientation meetings with a local coordinator and coaches to prepare for the journey.Comment:  For more on the subject, see Native Athletes Who Do Good.