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Some of Barbados’ top senior athletes are unable to travel and participate at the 2022 United States Senior Games but the manager and head coach of Barbados Masters and Seniors Athletic Club (BAMSAC), Dennis Thornhill, is still confident the team will give of their best.The 13-member unit departed Grantley Adams International Airport yesterday afternoon for the United States to compete at the Games which are slated to commence tomorrow May, 10 in, Fort Lauderdale.Thornhill said since BAMSAC began competing at the Games in 2011 they have had some very outstanding performances and the club has always been a force to reckon with as they have been very active over the years.However, this time around they had some challenges with preparation because of the COVID-19 pandemic but remain optimistic.Â
Thirteen Barbadians between the ages of 60 and 87 years old, along with the team coach and manager will be jetting off to the US to represent the country in Fort Lauderdale in sprints, marathons and field events at the 'Senior Olympics'.
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