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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Photo: Kermit Taylor
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Bahamas Athletics: As many are aware, fan support is very important to an athlete
particularly when in competition. Imagine how much it would motivate an
athlete to see everyone cheering them on; imagine how it would motivate
an athlete to look into the crowd and see one of those persons cheering
you on is the Minister of Housing and National Insurance...
That was the
delightful experience of Team Bahamas in St. Kitts!Enjoying his first
experience travelling with a CARIFTA team, Minister Shane Gibson took
the time to share a few congratulatory words with the athletes to let
them know they are appreciated particularly for their hard work and
endurance to help them get to where they are today. Minister Gibson also
relayed congratulatory remarks to the athletes from The Prime Minister
and also Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture.
“They are very proud of
the way they are performing here at CARIFTA. For those of us who have
been observing Team Bahamas performances thus far, it is clear from the
exemplary performances, their hard work and dedication has paid off."
“When I look at the amount of
talent in The Bahamas and where they came from over the years and how we
represented the region in track and field, it is very encouraging and
very refreshing,” expressed the Minister.
Minister Gibson said he was very
encouraged with the manner the athletes carried themselves on and off
the field; he was also encouraged with the athletes discipline and
determination to the sport. “I look at how focused and determined they
are and how they concentrate on doing their best ...and it says a
lot.”
Minister Gibson was not only proud of the athletes, but also proud
of the organizers mainly the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the
Hon. Danny Johnson and also the president of The Bahamas
Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA), Mr. Mike Sands.
“I want
them to keep doing what they are doing and to know that they also have
my support. To Mike Sands and the Minister, I say congratulations and keep doing what you are doing.”
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