Grenada Invitational Meet cancelled
The highly anticipated Grenada Invitational Meet which would have hosted huge sporting stars from the region has been cancelled due to economic challenges.
A statement from the organiser said despite the best efforts of the Board of Directors and the Local Organising Team of the Grenada Invitational, the synergy, the enthusiasm, the energy, and the commitment to produce a once-in-a generation event did not materialise.
It said the prevailing local and regional economic environment has made it extremely difficult for them to get the level of sponsorship and general support needed to pull off a Meet of this magnitude.
Its dream was to deliver on an event befitting of a nation proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence; and to provide a Paris send-off to their own modern day Olympic heroes – Kirani James, chasing an unprecedented fourth medal; Lindon Victor a multitalented athlete poised to capture the world and Anderson Peters, set to add to his two World Championships titles.
However, with time running out, the Board of Directors of the Grenada Invitational said it took the painful decision at a meeting late Monday May 27 to cancel the 2024 Grenada Invitational, as well as round up, for good, the franchise and brand that is Grenada Invitational.
The Meet was carded for June 6.
