{"id":325130,"date":"2024-06-26T15:33:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T19:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=325130"},"modified":"2024-06-26T21:54:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T01:54:11","slug":"dominica-establishes-national-sports-council-to-boost-sporting-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/dominica-establishes-national-sports-council-to-boost-sporting-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominica establishes National Sports Council to boost sporting development"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_325135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-325135\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-325135\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Oscar-642x641.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"639\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-325135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Senator Oscar George<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The government has taken an important step toward the advancement of sports in Dominica by establishing the National Sports Council.<\/p>\n<p>In announcing this decision, Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development, Senator Oscar George said it underscores the commitment of the government to develop local sports and create opportunities for young athletes, in keeping with a policy decision articulated by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.<\/p>\n<p>According to George, the formation of the National Sports Council follows extensive consultations with key stakeholders in the sporting community, including athletes, coaches, and administrators. Additionally, a task force composed of experts served as a resource group, contributing valuable insights to inform the Council\u2019s work plan.<\/p>\n<p>Former International Cricket umpire and President of the Dominic Olympic Committee, Billy Doctrove, has been appointed as the inaugural Chairman of the Sports Council.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mr. Doctove brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that we are all confident will benefit the Council and of course, we wish him well as Chairman,&#8221; George stated.<\/p>\n<p>The National Sports Council will focus on several critical areas including an urgent review of existing sports legislation, aiming to modernize and align it with the latest developments in the sporting world. The Council will also spearhead the finalization of a comprehensive national sports policy. This policy will address various aspects related to sports improvement, including infrastructure, talent development, and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>George believes that the establishment of the National Sports Council represents a milestone in Dominica\u2019s sporting landscape. He said by\u00a0 enhancing overall management and strategic planning, the Council aims to elevate sports participation, performance, and accessibility across the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The government has taken an important step toward the advancement of sports in Dominica by establishing the National Sports Council. 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