By: Mohamed Abu Conteh
The Sierra Leone Archery National Team delegation on Monday 6th November, 2023, bade farewell to the Deputy Minister of Sports, Kai Lawrence Mbayo (KLM) at his Bishop House office Freetown.
The delegation will depart for Tunisia on Tuesday, 7th November, to compete in the African Championship slated for the 9th to 12th November.
Technical Director, Norman Davies gave an overview of the Championship and introduced the delegation to the Deputy Minister.
He assured KLM that his Archers will do all within their power to qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris France 2024, even though it is the first time they are taking part in such competition.
“We are going with one spirit, one mind plus determination. We are sure to come with medals from this competition”, Norman added.
In response, the Deputy Minister expressed thanks to the Technical Director for bringing the delegation to the Ministry to have their blessings and endorsement before leaving for Tunisia.
He appealed to the Archers to take the competition seriously and compete well. “Remember, you are going as ambassadors for your country. I have no doubt in you. Go and make mama Salone proud”, he said.
“On behalf of our President H.E Julius Maada Bio, my Minister Madam Augusta James-Teima, and myself, we wish you all the best of luck during the competition. We are waiting to receive the medals.”
National Sports Authority Boss, Dr. Kenneth Brima witnessed the event.
The delegation comprised the Technical Director Norman Davies; Archers – Alfreda Yeanoh Kamara, Melvina Kpandeba, Abdul Lansana Kanu and Joseph Karimu.
