The Patriots displaying their medals and trophies
Sierra Leone's sports minister, Ahmed Khanou on Tuesday said both the Sierra Leone cricket national team, the Patriots and the national female beach volleyball squad deserve Presidential gratitude for success achieved in their recent international competitions.
Sierra Leone's sports minister, Ahmed Khanou on Tuesday said both the Sierra Leone cricket national team, the Patriots and the national female beach volleyball squad deserve Presidential gratitude for success achieved in their recent international competitions.
The recent success of the Sierra Leone cricket team who were crowned champions of the ICC-Africa T20 division II tournament in South Africa and gained division I promotion alongside the female beach volleyball squad who narrowly missed-out to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, but improved their ranking to the top 6 in Africa warranted the comments from the Minister
Addressing the female beach volleyball players and officials who returned from Nigeria on Tuesday at his Bishop’s House office, Brookfield’s, the Sports Minister promised that he will ensure that both teams received such motivation.
He said: “This is the first time such a welcome will be granted to our teams after successful international competitions.
The volleyball players were welcomed at the airport and the cricketer will receive hero’s welcome today.”
“You all deserve a presidential appreciation which will serve as motivation for you and other athletes. I together with my deputy will ensure you receive that motivational gesture.” In related development, the Patriots on Tuesday officially received their gold medals and trophies in South Africa before the team’s departure and they are expected to arrive in Sierra Leone today at 16:00 hours.
Addressing the female beach volleyball players and officials who returned from Nigeria on Tuesday at his Bishop’s House office, Brookfield’s, the Sports Minister promised that he will ensure that both teams received such motivation.
He said: “This is the first time such a welcome will be granted to our teams after successful international competitions.
The volleyball players were welcomed at the airport and the cricketer will receive hero’s welcome today.”
“You all deserve a presidential appreciation which will serve as motivation for you and other athletes. I together with my deputy will ensure you receive that motivational gesture.” In related development, the Patriots on Tuesday officially received their gold medals and trophies in South Africa before the team’s departure and they are expected to arrive in Sierra Leone today at 16:00 hours.
By: Sahr Morris Jr.
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