The Authorities of the Republic of India has generously donated 90 units of cricket kits, with an estimated worth of US$50,000, to the Jamaica Cricket Affiliation (JCA) as a part of their dedication to fostering the expansion of cricket in Jamaica.
The kits embody a wide range of tools akin to bats, batting pads, gloves, cricket balls, helmets, guards (stomach, thigh, arm, and leg), grip cones, package baggage, stumps, and bails.
This donation builds upon a pledge made by the President of the Republic of India, Ram Nath Kovind, throughout his go to to Jamaica in 2022. Throughout that go to, he promised to donate a complete of 100 kits to Jamaica, with the preliminary 10 units offered on the time.
Well timed contribution aligns with the schoolboy cricket season
The remaining 90 kits have been formally handed over throughout a ceremony held on the Indian Excessive Fee in Kingston on January 4, 2024. This well timed contribution aligns with the schoolboy cricket season in Jamaica, and it’s anticipated to considerably profit the event of the game amongst younger gamers.
Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange, expressed her gratitude for India’s assist in enhancing youth cricket growth in Jamaica. She emphasised the constructive impression these kits would have on aspiring cricketers and the broader cricket growth program in Jamaica. Minister Grange additionally highlighted the significance of getting ready the following technology of West Indies stars.
Indian Excessive Commissioner to Jamaica, Rung sung Masakui, highlighted the shared ardour for cricket between the 2 nations and expressed hope that this gesture would contribute to selling the game in Jamaica. He additionally talked about the collaboration between Jamaica and India in sports activities, significantly in monitor and area athletics, the place Jamaican coaches are at present coaching athletes in India.
Distribution plan for the donated kits
Billy Heaven, President of the JCA, outlined the distribution plan for the donated kits, emphasizing that major and secondary faculties, significantly excessive faculties, could be focused. He acknowledged the importance of those kits in filling a spot and facilitating the event of the game amongst younger gamers.
The Authorities of Jamaica has dedicated to investing $100 million in youth cricket growth and cricketing faculties over the following 5 years. This funding will complement Jamaica’s cricket incubator program initiated on the Institute of Sports activities (INSPORTS).
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