Sports

CONCACAF Ready To Assist Football In Barbados

The Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), through its developmental arm, will be commencing a programme later this year to assist in supplying equipment to Barbados.

This was disclosed by CONCACAF President, Victor Montagliani, during a recent courtesy call on Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith, at the Ministry’s headquarters, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael.

Mr. Montagliani, who took office in 2016, made note of the importance of football within the region. “Football plays a special role in the hearts of almost every population in CONCACAF. Obviously, it’s important to the people, especially for what it shows for the young people, in terms of an opportunity, not only from a health and wellness standpoint, but also aspirational,” he said.

CONCACAF’s Development Officer, Jason Roberts, will spearhead the programme that will aid in the supply of equipment. Mr. Roberts launched the community-based ‘Bigger Game’ programme, at the Barbados Wildey turf last year, which promoted women in sports by organising football festivals specifically designed for girls.

Mr. Griffith indicated that the Ministry would be grateful for contributions towards the improvement of sports in general, noting that the sports department had embarked on a series of programmes with the Barbados Football Association to facilitate certification of grassroots community coaches.

“The programme seeks to put coaches at the community level that are outside of our coaches programme at the National Sports Council, and outside of Mr. Harris’ (President of the Barbados Football Association) clubs.

“What we’re looking to do is to have that grassroots movement … starting at community levels. We are outfitting all of our playing fields with lights to ensure … that football will not stop at 4:30, that you can play up to nine o’clock. So, we’re doing what is necessary on the ground,” the Sports Minister stated.

President Montagliani said that a Convention, which will be ratified by CONCACAF, will have all coaches certified so they can seek employment in any territory within CONCACAF.

The two officials also discussed E-sport and its framework, assistance with identifying potential players and coaches, the CONCACAF Generation Amazing Programme, and the development of a sporting facility in the Dominican Republic. CONCACAF, which services 41 nations, was founded in its current form on September 18, 1961, in Mexico City, Mexico. (PR/GIS)

CAPTION: Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith, receives a gift of a CONCACAF jersey from President, Victor Montagliani following their courtesy call at Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall

Sports

Orientation Held For National Anti-Doping Commission

An orientation meeting for the reconstituted National Anti-Doping Commission (NADC) and sub-committees was held at the Barbados Olympic Centre, Wildey, St. Michael, on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

The members were welcomed by the Secretary of the NADC, Patrina Bynoe, and introduced to Anti-Doping, by Chairman Dr. Adrian Lorde, and Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO), Dr. Sasha Sutherland, who outlined the role of the Caribbean RADO.

Director of the National Sports Council, Neil Murrell, who recently returned from working as an International Doping Control Officer at the Paris Olympic Games, his third Olympic Games, gave an account of his anti-doping journey of excellence.

All members were presented with their instruments of appointment.

The National Anti-Doping Commission was established by the Government of Barbados in March 2000, with the objective of acting as the independent Anti-Doping Organization for Barbados.

The parent Ministry of the Commission is the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment. The NADC had been deemed compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency and is affiliated to the Barbados Olympic Association and the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization.

The NADC provides educational opportunities for local athletes and their support personnel as well as testing in and out of competition in all sports recognised by the National Sports Council. (PR/GIS)

Sports

‘Get Fit Friday’ Is Back Tomorrow September 20

The Ministry of Heath and Wellness ‘Get Fit Friday is returning this Friday, September 20, in the car park of the National Insurance and Social Security Service, at Culloden Road, St. Michael, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Dubbed “Get Fit Friday 2.0”, the session, which was held for the first time in July, this year, will be hosted by Spinny. It is free of cost and is open to all members of the public. (PR/GIS)

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CORNWALL BOWLS ROYALS INTO THE PLAYOFFS

DEFEATED THE ST KITTS & NEVIS PATRIOTS BY 9 WICKETS

Article by David Harris

Allrounder Rahkeem Cornwall starred with the ball as Barbados Royals defeated St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by nine wickets in the final match of the Barbados leg in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at Kensington Oval on Tuesday night.

Cornwall, the Man of the Match captured five wickets for 15 runs four overs as the Patriots slipped from 38 for two wickets in the sixth over to 69 for eight runs after 13.2 overs, the burly off-spinner was supported by fast bowler Naveen ui-Haq who took three wickets for 16 runs.

Captain Andre Fletcher made 32 off 22 balls, but it took a gritty ninth wicket stand of 39 runs between Joshua Da Silva (25) and Anrich Nortje (22) to get the Patriots score past three figures. Eventually, the Patriots were bowled out for 110 in 19.1 overs.

Chasing 111 runs for victory the Royals rushed to 113 runs for one wicket in 11.2 overs, inform opener Quinton de Kock smashed 59 not out from 38 balls, the South African struck three fours and four sixes, Kadeem Alleyne scored a 25 from 15 balls, and Alick Athanaze was unbeaten on 22.

Earlier, the match was delayed due to a wet pitch, the Royals won the toss and opted to field. The Royals next match is against St Lucia Kings in Guyana on Saturday.