In a significant step toward the growth of triathlon in Sierra Leone, the executive body of the National Triathlon Association, led by President Winston Crowther, paid a visit to the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, at his Signal Hill Road office on Wednesday. The meeting served as a formal introduction and an opportunity to discuss the potential of triathlon in the country.
NSA’s Director of Participation, Steven Kaifala, facilitated the meeting, introducing the team to Dr. Abdulai and highlighting the growing importance of the Association within the sports sector. President Crowther shared details about the Association, noting that it was founded just four years ago and has quickly made its mark in the international sporting arena. He revealed that triathlon, which combines cycling, athletics, and swimming, is one of the fastest-growing sports globally.
Crowther also discussed the Association’s impressive performance at the African Championship in Senegal, where they won a silver medal, and announced their upcoming participation in another competition on December 7, 2024. He explained that the trials for this event are set for November 30, 2024.
In response, Dr. Abdulai expressed his full support for the National Triathlon Association. He reiterated the NSA’s mandate to encourage all sporting disciplines that have a well-structured governance system and a national identity. Dr. Abdulai emphasized the importance of promoting the sport, particularly by taking it into schools and communities to uncover new talent. He also recommended involving technical experts in the development of the sport and pledged to collaborate closely with the Association moving forward.
One of Dr. Abdulai’s key promises was to organize media coverage for the upcoming trials, ensuring the sport gets the visibility it deserves and reaches a wider audience across Sierra Leone. With growing enthusiasm and backing from the NSA, the future of triathlon looks promising as it continues to gain momentum in the country.
