After watching fellow Jap Caribbean nations Grenada, St. Lucia and Dominica bask within the glory of their gold, silver and bronze medals gained on the Paris Olympics, Antigua is making ready a very reboot of its sports activities program and is ready to nominate former West Indies Captain, Richie Richardson as its sports activities czar, officers mentioned this week.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne introduced plans to faucet the companies of Richardson however it seems that he shall be appointed to cupboard as a sports activities minister or as a director of sports activities.
Previously two weeks, Grenada and Dominica have held large rallies honoring their medal winners, awarding them with vital money grants, land, nationwide honors and diplomatic passports amongst different prizes.
“He’s undoubtedly going to come back on board and assist us work with the minister. We need to ensure that the athletes have entry to a correct gymnasium to allow them to construct their muscle tissues.
Browne mentioned the time has come to offer the right services for athletes to provide them an opportunity to compete on the worldwide stage. The YASCO facility within the capital shall be instantly upgraded with new loos, gymnasium services and viewing stands.
Richardson serves as a global match referee for the Worldwide Cricket Council however will doubtless should abandon that function for full time duties at house.
He had captained the West Indies cricket crew between 1991-95 and was extremely regarded for his aptitude as a batsman. He made 5, 949 runs in checks and 6,248 in at some point internationals. He’s more likely to exchange present Minister of Sports activities, Daryll Matthew. He’s to be appointed a senator. He was knighted domestically and has an honorary doctorate from the College of the West Indies.
