BTC cemented its running relationship with Bahamian track and field sports recently with the company’s CEO personally hosting a reception for dozens of returning junior athletes who landed on home turf bearing medals, memories and high hopes for a blazing fast future.
“We at BTC and all of you gathered here this evening have, over the past few months, watched the display of incredible talent of Bahamian athletes participating in international track and field championship events,” said BTC CEO Geoff Houston, welcoming returning athletes from the NACAC Under 23, the Junior CAC Championships and the IAAF Junior World Championships during a special ceremony at the British Colonial Hilton July 17.
Among the athletes were Jeffrey Gibson who brought home gold in the 400m hurdle and sprint sensation Anthonique Strachan who ran a personal best in the 100 meters, won gold in the 100 and200m and set a world record in the 100m with a time of 11.20 seconds.
Hours before BTC and Houston hosted the reception, the telecom announced a $100,000 donation to the Bahamas Olympic Association and today, BTC is hosting a reception for athletes and officials in London, two days before the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympics.
“While the season is done for some,” he told the junior athletes, “others of you are on your way to the 2012 Summer Olympics. BTC is with you all the way.”
In fact, TEAM BTC is on the ground in London, and with the cooperation of the High Commission of The Bahamas, is leading the support for Team Bahamas with BTC phones for athletes, special calling rates during the Olympics, uniforms, clothing, flags and other paraphernalia for the hundreds of Bahamians expected to attend the Games.
“You have demonstrated to us at BTC that the financial commitment we have made to youth development and sports over the years is, in fact, a worthwhile and necessary contribution and we are continuously proud to be a major source of funding for these teams,” Houston said.
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