Minister Cudjoe congratulates Jereem Richards on World Athletics Indoor Championships 400m win

Minister of Sport and Community Development, The Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe extends sincere congratulations to National athlete Jereem Richards on his recent success at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia earlier today.  Jereem copped gold in the 400-metres. Minister of Sport and Community Development, The Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe extends sincere congratulations to National athlete Jereem Richards on his recent success at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia earlier today.  Jereem copped gold in the 400-metres.

According to Minister Cudjoe, “Jereem’s outstanding performance in the 400 metres was phenomenal. It was a Championship Record, new National Indoor Record and his personal best record of 45 seconds. This is a great moment for sport. Our entire Ministry, the Government as well as the local sporting fraternity, is extremely proud of Mr. Richards’ latest accolade.”  She reaffirms that “the Government of Trinidad and Tobago continues to make significant investments in supporting our athletes, developing our sporting infrastructure and technical capacity.” Minister Cudjoe also indicated that he will receive an incentive in recognition of his achievement.

Minister Cudjoe also recognizes the exceptional performances of national athletes Jared Elcock, Michelle Lee Ahye, Ruebin Walters at the Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.  Jereem’s win was dedicated to the late sporting icon Deon Lendore.