Gov’t to support athletes competing in international events

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discuss and implement strategies to fast track the ascension of athletes.

This was agreed by the president of the GOA, K Juman Yassin who stated that “After today we can form a small committee to garner funds for who we feel we can make Tokyo (2020 Olympics) and beyond.

Juman-Yassin reiterated that “We need to support our athletes financially and otherwise” adding that “without high level coaches and infrastructure we are not doing anything.”

The GOA head also questioned where are the lottery funds going towards after pointing out that England and other UK territories have utilized their lottery funds to enhance infrastructure and develop athletes.