The Isle of Man Commonwealth Youth Games team has left Ronaldsway Airport bound for Pune in India.
Ten competitors will represent the island in Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Shooting and Swimming.
The Opening Ceremony is on Sunday.
Team Doctor Frank Vaughan says there will be plenty for the youngsters to deal with on arrival:-
Cycling: Bostock nominated for national champion of the year
Manxman one of six riders on British Cycling shortlist
Football: Railway Cup hopefuls all maintain pace in premier league
Castletown stay four points clear atop Division 2
Rugby: Vagabonds Ladies stay top with another victory
Vagabonds men and Douglas also take respective wins on home soil
Hockey: Harlequins A beat rivals to close in on prem leaders
Bacchas B take important victory in battle for top-flight safety