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Athletes filled with positive vibes; energy contagious

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The four athletes from St. Kitts and Nevis who are competing at the PanAmerican Games, in Lima, Peru are brimming with confidence ahead of competition, which is just under a week away.

Jason Rogers and Shenel Crooke, both 100m sprinters, Reanda Richards the 400m hurdler and Jermaine Francis, the high jumper, have not only generated a high level of assurance but they have also made sure that their high energy level is contagious.

When the Acting President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC), Dennis “Freddy” Knight, says that his spirit is elevated by their energy, it says a lot.

Knight paid a courtesy call on the athletes, as a show of support for them as they prepare for their big stage.

Knight indicated that he was satisfied with the available amenities at the village, which are critical to the athletes’ comfort.

Athletic events begin on August 4 but St. Kitts and Nevis athletes compete from August 6, in the 100m sprints and the high jump event is on August 9.

Reporting from the Athletes’ Village, in Lima Peru, I am Shawn Seabrookes.

Lester Hanley is the Chef De Mission for Team St. Kitts and Nevis at the Pan American Games in Lima Peru. 1

Meetings Meetings and more meetings; Chef de mission to the rescue

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Lester Hanley is the Chef De Mission for Team St. Kitts and Nevis at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.

Just for clarification purposes, that is not an ode to Hanley’s culinary skills.

The term chef de mission simply refers to the person in charge of a national team at an international sporting event.

There is some misconception that the Chef de Mission is immersed in the luxury of travel and comfort.

However, after a brief discussion with Hanley, it became clear that the position comes with more work than many would bargain for.

It is now easy to conclude that the role has meetings, meetings and more meetings.

In addition to the athletes, Hanley has also been making sure that supporting personnel with the St. Kitts and Nevis delegation, who have accommodations outside the athletes’ village, are comfortable.

His work as Chef de Mission never stops.

One night after arriving in Peru, personnel attached to the St. Kitts and Nevis media team were stranded at the International Media Center for hours, because there was no provision made for transportation from the Media Center to their hotel.

Guess who they had to call. Lester Hanley, of course.

Hanley reached out to Andrea, one of team’s liaison officers, and she made her way to meet the media personnel and ensured that they got home safely.

Reporting from the Atton Hotel, at the PanAmerican Games in Lima, Peru, while waiting for the Chef de Mission to send some transportation, I am Shawn Seabrookes.

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Russell named in World Cup squad

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Dynamic all-rounder Andre Russell has been named in West Indies’ 15-man World Cup squad, selectors announced here Wednesday.

The 30-year-old has played 52 One-Day Internationals but has not suited up for West Indies in almost a year. He was recalled for the recent series against England but did not feature due to injury.

He is part of a squad largely unchanged from the England tour and which will be captained by Jason Holder and includes veteran left-hander Chris Gayle.

Left-handed opener Evin Lewis, who has been out of the squad for almost a year, makes a return.

The ICC World Cup runs from May 30 to July 14 in England.

SQUAD – Jason Holder (captain), Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Evin Lewis, Ashley Nurse, Nicholas Pooran, Kemar Roach, Andre Russell, Oshane Thomas.

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Persistent rain yesterday, February 26, ruined West Indies’ hopes of building on their momentum,

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Persistent rain yesterday, February 26, ruined West Indies’ hopes of building on their momentum, as it forced the abandonment of the third One-Day International (ODI) against England without a ball bowled.

The adverse weather kept players off the field and ground-staff and match officials occupied, before the match was eventually called off at 2:40 pm, with rain still hovering at Grenada National Stadium.

Early morning showers had put a prompt start in doubt and then delayed the toss by 40 minutes. Even when England called correctly and asked West Indies to bat, the 10:35 am start time was then revised after rain returned.

Umpires then identified a second scheduled start time of 11:45 am, which would have seen the contest reduced to 42 overs per side, but the weather yet again intervened.

Officials will hope for better weather for the fourth ODI which gets under here tomorrow at 9:30 am, as the Windies chase a crucial series lead against the world number one.

The series is tied 1-1 after England won the first ODI by six wickets last Wednesday and West Indies bounced back with a 26-run victory three days later, in the double-header in Bridgetown last week.

The final match of the series is set for St Lucia next Saturday.