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Wrestling gets a financial boost
Article by January 7, 2021
The Barbados Wrestling Association (BWA) has received funding from the Barbados Olympic Association through its capital grant program that is geared towards assisting national federations.
President of BWA Rollins Alleyne has welcomed the BDS$9, 000 received from the BOA’s capital grant and said it will go towards the purchasing of three mats. Also, some of the money will be pumped into BWA’s grassroots youth development program geared towards different age groups.
“The good thing about the mats is that they can be easily transported. We are really youth-driven. Local clubs such as Bajan Green Monkeys and Payne’s Wrestling Club are all expected to benefit from the usage of these mats,” Alleyne said.