PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Silver medalist Akeem Stewart was showered with praises on his return home on Monday from the recently concluded World Para Athletics Championships in India.
Stewart, who finished second in the men’s F44 discus with a season’s best throw of 59.64 meters, was met by officials from the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA)and the Sport Company of T&T (SporTT) at the Piarco International Airport.
An ecstatic Stewart was satisfied with his performance, as it was his first medal since 2017.
“I was sick leading up to the games, and it looks bad on an athlete to prepare, train hard, and not perform. Winning this is something I really wanted. Silver is a stepping stone in the right direction,” Stewart said.
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Phillip Watts, spoke highly of Stewart. “Akeem has once again proven that resilience, dedication, and the heart of a champion are the true hallmarks of a titan.
“His silver medal is not just a personal victory but a beacon of inspiration for our entire nation,” Watts said.
“On behalf of the Government and the proud citizens of T&T, I extend our deepest congratulations. We are immensely proud of his achievement on the world stage, and the Government remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting our athletes as they continue to fly our flag high.”
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