Posted: Tuesday, August 23, 2016. 12:30 pm CST.
The statement comes after a latest dismal performance at the Olympics for Belize, which sent three athletes in track and field and judo. Belize’s only international medal in competition have come at the Pan American Games in women’s softball.
In other sports, basketball has experienced a downward slide after the highs of a CARICOM championship in 1998 and Central American silver in 2009; football has been on the downslide after Belize’s Gold Cup appearance in 2013; and no other sport has been successful internationally.
Responses online were positive, focusing on improving Belize’s facilities, training and sponsorship and strengthening the physical education program in schools.
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