Friday, December 23, 2011

Ministry welcomes home track stars


ST GEORGE’S, Grenada December 23, 2011 - The Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Sports has welcomed home World 400m Champion Kirani James and Rondell Bartholomew home for the Christmas Holidays.
Both athletes arrived on the island earlier this week and already taking some well-deserved relaxation following a successful 2011 season.
“The Ministry welcomes Kirani, Rondell and other sportsmen and women who are here to spend the holidays with their families and friends,” said Sports Minister Patrick Simmons.
The Minister said that the planned Homecoming for the athletes and coach Albert Joseph will be held in January which will coincide with the National Sports Awards Ceremony.
Grenada’s athletics were thrown into the spotlight when Kirani and Rondell reached the final of the Men’s 400m at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, South Korea last summer.
Kirani edged the defending champion American LaShawn Merritt to secure his island’s first gold medal at the outdoor version of the World Championships while Rondell finished sixth.
Janelle Redhead, the other Grenadian athlete at the championships, was a semifinalist in the Women’s 200m.
The Grenada Government has announced plans to award the athletes and coach including former two-time World Indoor champion Alleyne Francique.

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