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The Barbados Olympic Association has ushered in a new funding regime,
with an investment of around BBD1.6million set to go directly to
athletes this year.
When Barbados’ sports heroes perform well at the highest levels on the regional and global scale, there is a collective celebration as the achievements of these people automatically become the achievements of us all.There have been many examples of the national pride that comes with those who represent us on the international stage. From former champions such as Mary Fraser and Akela Jones at the CARIFTA to Hayley Matthews and Kraigg Brathwaite as members of the West Indies Cricket teams, to Obadele Thompson and his bronze medal on the Olympic stage.Participation in sporting activities by young people has proven to be an enormously positive influence on the development of their social skills and values. Sporting activities often assist in helping them to be prepared for a healthy lifestyle and enhances their social and emotional well-being.
Barbados’ campaign at the World Athletics Indoor Championships came to an end as Akela Jones finished 11th in the women’s long jump event in Belgrade, Serbia. Jones had a best leap of 6.55 metres in the final on Sunday. The event was won by Serbia’s Ivana Vuleta who recorded a world lead mark of 7.06 metres. Ese Brume of Nigeria was second with a season’s best 6.85m and Britain’s Lorraine …