ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, August
5, 2011 - The Grenada
Government on Friday extended congratulations to quarter-milers Kirani James
and Rondell Bartholomew on their performances at the Samsung Diamond League in
London.
James, who was competing in his first professional race, ran a world
leading time of 44.61 seconds to win the men’s 400m at the Aviva London Grand
Prix in Crystal Palace.
Bartholomew, who was the previous world leader from his early-season
44.65 seconds from the Texas Tech Open on April 2, finished seventh in 45.86
seconds. It means that Grenadians now have the top two fastest times over the
400m so far this year.
The Government’s commendations to the athletes were conveyed by Sports
Minister Patrick Simmons who has been following the progress of the national
athletes.
“On behalf of the Government and People of Grenada I would like to
congratulate Kirani and Rondell who continue to fly our flag internationally,”
he said.
“We are confident that our athletes are in line to bring home medals
from the World Championships of Athletics starting later this month and London
Olympic Games in 2012.”
“My hope is that their performances today will encourage and motivate
other Grenadian sportsmen and women as they prepare for upcoming sporting
events,” the Sports Minister said.
Only this week the Sports Minister along with the Permanent Secretary
Veda Bruno-Victor, who is also the General Secretary of the Grenada Olympic
Committee, were updating nationals at home and abroad about the plans in
preparing the athletes and other sports representatives for the London Games.
The Sports Minister also said that the government is close to finalising
arrangements for the refurbishment of the track and field stadium at Queen’s
Park.
PHOTO CREDITS: Reuters
1 comment:
Michael great story and I join with every other Grenadian in congratulating Kirani in achieving this great fete in his debut race as a pro. It would have been nice to see him competing live here in Grenada, but thanks to Hon. Patrick Simmons and the Government's reckless decision of saying the Athletic Stadium that was earmark to be built by the Chinese Government through grant funding negotiated by the NNP prior to living office was to big and they would prefer a hotel rather than a stadium this could have been a reality.
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