Sports
BOC President invited to Pan American Sports Organisation
May 30, 2017 - 4:01:05 PM



Bahamas Olympic Committee President Wellington Miller has received a signal appointment to the Technical Commission of the regional powerhouse Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO). PASO is the international organisation which represents all National Olympic Committees of the Americas.

PASO's Technical Commission is charged with creating the technical programs that will help PanAmSports’ members to be more successful in Pan-American and world sports, including technical policies, training support and new competitions in the regions represented by PASO.

"It is a very great honour to be invited to participate at this level", said Miller. "The Bahamas has already distinguished itself on the field of competition; and now this is another signal that we as a country are continuing to make our mark in the technical side of organising major Games. I am delighted and honoured for this opportunity for myself and for The Bahamas."

The body next meets in Miami, Florida during the second week of June.

Among the relevant topics for discussion are new multisport events that will support and develop the new generations of athletes and the definition of sports and technical programs of the Pan American Games and other future events.

The Pan American Sports Organisation if part of the worldwide Olympic family of sporting organisations. charged with maintaining alliances with the international and Pan American confederations to raise the level of sports in the broad American continent.

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