The Muhammad Ali/Gibbons/Osaka Prize was launched with the goal of “highlighting and stimulating the character of Bermuda’s U25 demographic”.
A spokesperson said, “This inaugural Muhammad Ali/Gibbons/Osaka Award has been successfully launched with the goal of ‘highlighting and stimulating the character of Bermuda’s U25 demographic.’
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“Most U25s are unaware that our very own Noel Gibbons took a principled position in turning down a lucrative cricket offer from South Africa’s apartheid regime in the 1980s.
“Naomi Osaka, a seven-time U25 tennis Grand Slam champion, is a consistent advocate for social justice and financially supports a school for the underprivileged in her father’s hometown of Haiti.
“Dr Ernest Peet, Minister for Youth and Sports, joined Branwen Smith-King, Executive Director of the Bermuda Olympic Association, for the 12 diverse U25 athletes who are candidates for various sports organizations across the island. I attended a presentation in the foyer of City Hall.
“The minister expressed his firm support for the initiative and noted that it speaks to the ministry’s mission. He congratulated the organizing efforts to bring together the various sports bodies. Smith has been able to share some of his personal experiences as an accomplished athlete.The purpose of this award is to educate those involved in sports and the wider community to help them strengthen their communities from the broadest perspective. It is a reminder that we provide a platform for
“Twelve U25 players nominated from various sports organizations in Bermuda provided interesting perspectives in the profiles they submitted as part of the awards process.
“A common theme in their profiles is that they are all active in passing the baton of the sport and offering mentorship to younger members. It involves not only development, but also encouragement of mentee perseverance and perseverance.
“This common practice of offering mentorship grew out of appreciating the shoulders they stood on.
“Another common theme is the ease with which candidates generally maintain the sports organization they were involved with.
“A description was shared of a candidate who in the past regularly visited nursing homes and gave back by playing the saxophone. I am participating in the program.
“This group has a common view on the challenge of adverse peer pressure on the next generation. It is a global phenomenon.
“The feedback we have received regarding these 12 young people provides evidence that despite the dangers our community faces, there is real hope for our shared future.
“The nominees, in alphabetical order, are Liana de Medeiros of the Bermuda Cycling Association; Debre Evans – Bermuda Netball Association; Joshua Fleming – Devonshire Colts; Taznae Fubler – Softball Bermuda; Workman’s Club: Jaiden Manders – Western Stars/DandyTown; Kaamilah Nasir – Bermuda Netball Association; Nzari Paynter – St George CC; Jya Ratteray-Smith – Somerset CC; Roads FC; and Tah-mi Williams – NVCC.
“This initiative is made possible by the collaboration between Imagine Bermuda and the Bermuda Football Association and various sports organizations already referenced.
“We would like to thank One Communications for being a major sponsor of this effort and the BFA for their key contributions. We also appreciate the support from our community stakeholders: World Distributors, SAL and Brown. & Co, AF Smith., KFC, Specialty Cinema.
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