The Executive Board of the Saint Lucia Olympic Committee Incorporated (SLOC Inc) has extended congratulations to young female sprinter Julien Alfed on the achievement of her silver medal performance in the women’s 100 metres at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
“Julien has really done us proud. She has won Saint Lucia’s first medal at the Youth Olympic Games. In fact, if you recall, Julien has now distinguished herself as a junior athlete. She has won medals at the Commonwealth Youth Games , the first Gold medal for Saint Lucia at the Commonwealth Youth Games and of course she has done it again this year winning for us a silver medal at Youth Olympics. We have been at the youth Olympic Games for the last three times over the last 12 years, ” President of the (SLOC Inc.) Fortuna Belrose said in a statement Monday night.
“We are indeed heartened by this achievement for a young person. We trust that other young persons will see sports as an avenue to go out and make themselves, their family and their country proud, “she stated.
Belrose took the opportunity to thank all those who played a role in Alfred’s success on the track thus far.
“We are very grateful to her coach Cuthbert Modeste for the work and effort that he put in to ensure she was ready for the event and to thank her family for their support during these times. And of course to the Athletic Association for making the recommendation . We really want to thank all the persons around her who really supported her, ” she mentioned.
The (SLOC Inc.) President went on to highlight that it was a period of continued celebration for the Organisation as the medal comes on the heels of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognising the contribution of IOC member and Immediate Past President of the (SLOC Inc.) Richard Peterkin who has been conferred with the Olympic Order.
“This we see as reward and recognition for his work in Governance and Finance within the Olympic Movement, and that’s another opportunity that we do have to celebrate. As an Olympic Committee we will continue to do all that we can to ensure our people in the movement and our youngsters get the opportunities to compete and meet their potential and aspirations through sport.” Belrose stressed.
Meanwhile the (SLOC Inc.) is in the process of planning a fitting welcome for the team on return to the island this weekend.