St Kitts-Nevis deputy PM urges greater support for sports

Underscoring the importance of sports as a tool for the St Kitts and Nevis government to promote excellence and peace among the population, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Sports, the Honourable Shawn Richards made a call for greater support from individuals, stakeholders and companies.
While giving remarks at the 4th Annual Department of Sports Excellence Award on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister Richards noted that some 83 awards were going to be presented at the ceremony to student athletes in six different disciplines – athletics, basketball, cricket, football, netball and tennis. Awards were also presented to a number of officials, individuals, and entities that support the work of the department.
"The accomplishments of the athletes, and our being here could not be possible without the generous support of individuals, institutions and organizations," he said. "I kindly ask therefore that you continue to partner with us to support sports development as this is also a critical component of sustainable development, youth empowerment, nation building and a strong pillar of the government's peace agenda.
Honourable Richards added that the value of the Sports Excellence Awards, which was revived after he assumed office, is evident particularly among the young people.
"Recognizing outstanding performance is a way to reward excellence and inculcate a spirit of competitiveness," he stated, noting that the attributes of discipline, passion and zeal for sports was also being celebrated.
The theme for the event was "Making Dreams a Reality Through Sports."
The awards ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including Governor General, His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Honourable Shawn Richards, Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries of Youth, Education, and Tourism, National Hero Dr. the Right Excellent and Right Honourable Sir Kennedy Simmonds and President of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Olympic Committee, Alphonso Bridgewater.
(Press Release)
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