Barbados’ rising tide in regional athletics is no accident, says the head of this country’s athletic organisation.
President of the Athletics Association of Barbados (AAB), Noel Lynch, believes it is the product of deliberate planning, resilience, and a bold vision for the future.
The former Olympian believes the country’s recent performance at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada over the last Easter weekend signals not just progress, but the beginning of a sustained climb back to regional prominence.
Fresh off a 17-medal haul, Lynch was quick to praise the athletes while also grounding the achievement in a broader developmental context.
“The achievements speak for themselves,” he said. “But obviously we need to look to the future. A lot of what you’re seeing now has come out of a vision and a plan. It didn’t happen by magic,” he added while attending a specially arranged meet-and-greet with the athletes hosted by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley at her official residence, Ilaro Court, yesterday.
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