Dear Editor,
Excellence was definitely on display at the 54th RJR Sports Foundation Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards ceremony. The brilliant performances of all the athlete was a sight to behold and the calibre of athletes we have in our midst resonates in my mind.
We should be very proud of the exemplary personalities of the athletes and their quest for greatness. The professional disposition and display of the performers Ikaya and Shaggy were also a delight. The ceremony was well executed, the only glitch being that the chess players were checkmated.
But what stood out in my mind is the response of the ultimate winners, especially Alia Atkinson. What a fantastic display of public speaking. Alia is now like a beacon of hope. She had me at the edge of my chair all through her quality display of God-given eloquence.
She actually silenced the crowd at the Pegasus hotel. Everybody was just listening. Her presentation was the most brilliant I have ever heard in all my years listening to these awards. She really wowed me.
It would be hard to ignore Nicholas 'Axeman' Walters' splendid showing after Alia. He did well too in putting across hope for Jamaica, and showing his appreciation for his coach and the people of his adopted country.
I do hope Alia will cannon her way into the future and be a supporting element for young swimmers who need a role model. I charge youngsters to emulate the deep commitment of these two stalwarts and be game-changers like them in the development and advancement of the cause of Jamaica, land we love.
Paris Taylor
Greater Portmore
paristaylor82@hotmail.com
The brilliance of Alia's speech
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Excellence was definitely on display at the 54th RJR Sports Foundation Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards ceremony. The brilliant performances of all the athlete was a sight to behold and the calibre of athletes we have in our midst resonates in my mind.
We should be very proud of the exemplary personalities of the athletes and their quest for greatness. The professional disposition and display of the performers Ikaya and Shaggy were also a delight. The ceremony was well executed, the only glitch being that the chess players were checkmated.
But what stood out in my mind is the response of the ultimate winners, especially Alia Atkinson. What a fantastic display of public speaking. Alia is now like a beacon of hope. She had me at the edge of my chair all through her quality display of God-given eloquence.
She actually silenced the crowd at the Pegasus hotel. Everybody was just listening. Her presentation was the most brilliant I have ever heard in all my years listening to these awards. She really wowed me.
It would be hard to ignore Nicholas 'Axeman' Walters' splendid showing after Alia. He did well too in putting across hope for Jamaica, and showing his appreciation for his coach and the people of his adopted country.
I do hope Alia will cannon her way into the future and be a supporting element for young swimmers who need a role model. I charge youngsters to emulate the deep commitment of these two stalwarts and be game-changers like them in the development and advancement of the cause of Jamaica, land we love.
Paris Taylor
Greater Portmore
paristaylor82@hotmail.com
The brilliance of Alia's speech
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