I begin by extending my most sincere welcome to all of you to this our Elective Congress, signaling the end of our four-year tenure as the duly elected Council of NACAC Athletics.” That’s the way President of NACAC Athletics began his welcome address at the start of the Elective Congress of the Area Association on Sunday earlier today, Sunday 23 July 2023.
The Assembly began promptly at 3.00 pm as advertised and concluded just over three hours later, with the bulk of the time being taken by the election of officers to serve on the new Council.
For his part, World Athletics President, Lord Sebastian Coe, briefly recounted the journey that began in 2015 when he was elected and started a process of comprehensive change in the international federation. He reflected on the experiences of member federations in the NACAC Area as they confronted the challenges in fulfilling their commitment to our sport.
President Coe noted that World Athletics has developed an extensive database. The reputation of the organization has improved more than that of any other sport in the world. “We have grown together and have not been afraid to make tough decisions. There will always be tough decisions going forward, but we must remain steadfast, always trusting each other.
