by Chrislyn Lashington
Anderson Peters was welcomed home in style on Sunday after becoming Grenada’s first athlete to be crowned World Champion in a field event. He won the Gold medal in the Men’s Javelin after throwing 86.89 meters at the Doha 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships in October. Peters also holds the following 2019 titles: two-time SEC Champion, two-time NCAA Champion, NACAC Under-23 Champion, and Pan-American Champion.
A short ceremony was held at the Maurice Bishop International Airport, followed by a motorcade throughout the Eastern Main road onto La Sagesse Playing Field. Hundreds came out to celebrate in their Anderson Peters branded T-shirts and Grenadian Flags to hear speeches and enjoy cultural entertainment.
Minister Oliver Joseph announced that Anderson Peters and his coach will receive a parcel of land and the athlete will also receive a sum of money for his accomplishments.
The homecoming celebration was organised by the Ministry of Youth Development, Sports, Culture, and the Arts, in collaboration with the Grenada Olympic Committee, Grenada Athletics Association and the St. David’s Track Blazers.