Sierra Leone Sports: Peace in the athletic family

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The Former President of the Sierra Leone Athletics Association recognized by the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Council, Martin Bangura, said that peace is a process. He made this statement when both factions sign a peace document on Wednesday 27 September 2017 at the Atlantic Hall at the Siaka Stevens Stadium, in the presence of the Member of the National Sports Council, National Olympic Committee, the athletics family and the press that will see an everlasting peace in the association. Abdul Karim Sesay, the President of the Association said that to reach this point it was not easy but with God they were able to achieve the peace process which everybody took part in to make it a reality. He said as from today they are one family and appealed to the press to give them positive news now as they are working towards the same goal. Dr. Kargbo said, “Today is a great day for the athletics family and they are now looking forward to see the peace is maintained and start developing sports in the schools. He said the presence of the Ministry of Sports and the National Olympic Committee is a sign that they are here to see the impasse solve once and for all. The Director of Sports, Ibrahim Bangura, representing the Minister of Sports, said that they are urging all other sporting disciplines in dispute to follow the footsteps of the Sierra Leone Athletics Association to achieve everlasting peace within the sports family. Friday September 29, 2017.

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