Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is poised to tackle a brand new function off the sector, as Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, confirmed plans to nominate him as a nationwide sports activities ambassador.
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The announcement got here throughout the federal government’s post-cabinet briefing on September 4, the place Watts outlined the administration’s broader imaginative and prescient to have fun and harness the affect of its sporting icons.
Increasing the roster of Ambassadors
Watts emphasised that Bravo’s appointment is a part of a wider initiative to acknowledge excellent athletes who proceed to encourage at residence and overseas.
“At the moment we’re including. Now we have a variety of different athletes we’re to make them sport ambassadors additionally,” Watts defined, signaling that extra high-profile names will quickly be part of the ranks.
Lara and Badree already honored
Bravo will probably be in distinguished firm. Legendary batsman Brian Lara and former world primary T20 spinner Samuel Badree are already serving as official sports activities ambassadors, lending their voices and affect to the nation’s sporting and youth growth agenda.
For the Ministry, these appointments characterize greater than ceremonial recognition. By formally partaking celebrated figures comparable to Lara, Badree, and now Bravo, the federal government goals to channel their expertise, stature, and worldwide attain into packages designed to uplift younger athletes and strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s sporting profile on the world stage.
Watts hinted that the record will proceed to develop: “We will probably be coming with some others.”
