Basketball

‘I don’t want to coach just three games’ – Mosimane confirms Ghana links

Gist Sports
Gist Sports
3 Min Read
Athletics

Paris Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond-Gadson was conferred with Dominica’s highest honour, the Dominica Honour Award, on Sunday in recognition of her extraordinary achievements in 2024. LaFond-Gadson, who made history by becoming Dominica’s first Olympic medalist with her gold in the triple jump in Paris, also won the triple jump title at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier in March. Each of these remarkable victories marked a historic first for a Dominican athlete, solidifying her legacy as one of the country’s most celebrated sports figures. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt had previously announced that LaFond-Gadson would be honoured with the Dominica Honour Award during her visit to the island shortly after the Olympics. The formal recognition took place during the National Parade, where the Prime Minister addressed the nation, and all honorees were celebrated for their contributions to Dominica. The Dominica Honour Award is presented annually during the Independence Day Rally to individuals who have significantly impacted the nation’s landscape. This year, LaFond-Gadson was one of 18 Dominicans and international honorees recognized. The award was presented by Dominica’s President, Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, in a ceremony that highlighted LaFond-Gadson’s exceptional achievements and the pride she has inspired across the nation. Speaking to the media after receiving the award, LaFond-Gadson expressed that the honour was her “greatest achievement ever” and encouraged young Dominicans to pursue their dreams with dedication and passion. The celebration of LaFond-Gadson’s accomplishments does not end with Sunday’s parade. A luncheon hosted by a private sector organization was scheduled for Monday in her honour, extending the nation’s gratitude for her contributions. Her recognition comes in addition to being named a Sports Ambassador two months ago, along with receiving a $400,000 gift and a land grant from the government. Prime Minister Skerritt, in his address, acknowledged the immense pride that LaFond-Gadson has brought to Dominica, calling her achievements a source of inspiration for the entire nation. With her historic Olympic victory and her continued dedication to her country, Thea LaFond-Gadson has undoubtedly secured her place as a Dominican icon. Source: SM

ALEXANDER KESSE
3 Min Read
- Sponsored -
Ad image

Football News

Football

Stars Abroad: Königsdörffer Impresses as Hamburg Cruise Past Heidenheim

Ghanaian forward Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer delivered an outstanding performance as Hamburger SV recorded…

Bright Osei Agyemang
2 Min Read
Weather
24°C
Ghana
broken clouds
24° _ 24°
90%
2 km/h
Wed
37 °C
Thu
36 °C
Fri
36 °C
Sat
36 °C
Sun
35 °C

Follow US

Handpicked For You

AFCON

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry elected as first female IOC President

Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the first female and African to secure the…

4 Min Read
Football

Spanish Police Suspect Speeding as Cause of Jota’s Fatal Car Crash

Spanish police believe Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota was likely speeding when the car he was driving crashed and…

2 Min Read
Athletics

10 Track and Field Mega Stars to Light Up Glasgow 2026

Track and Field Athletics is always one of the major draws at any multi-sport event and Glasgow 2026 will be…

11 Min Read
Athletics

Julien Alfred’s Day: Saint Lucia gifts Juju EC$1 million for historic Paris 2024 Olympic Games performance

In a historic celebration of her unprecedented achievements, St. Lucia’s Olympic gold medalist Julien Alfred was honoured with a series…

4 Min Read

More Latest News

Athletics

2026 FIFA World Cup fact file: Group G

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G fixtures will take place from the 15th to the 27th of June 2026 in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver. This is a mini-guide…

ALEXANDER KESSE
4 Min Read
Athletics

‘We’re not just coming to the World Cup, we want to compete on all levels’- Antoine Semenyo

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has delivered a bold message ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that the Ghana…

ALEXANDER KESSE
3 Min Read
Athletics

‘We’ve got the backing of our nation’ — Semenyo confident Ghana can shine at World Cup

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed strong belief that the Ghana national football team are well equipped to compete at…

Bright Osei Agyemang
3 Min Read
Athletics

“We want to write our own story” — Semenyo targets history with Ghana at 2026 World Cup

With anticipation building ahead of the tournament, Semenyo says the current squad is determined to prove itself on the biggest…

Bright Osei Agyemang
3 Min Read
Show More

Moto GP