25 July 2021
Dear Member Federations
As we approach the start of the athletics competition in the edition of the quadrennial Olympic Games, I wish to congratulate all of our member federations represented.
It is commonly acknowledged that when athletics get going the Olympics come alive in a very special place.
As the world’s leading sport for individuals, athletics holds the interest of fans of the Olympics across the world as happens with no other sport and we remain proud of this fact.
As President of NACAC, it is my pleasure and that of our Council, to highlight the number of flag bearers of our Area who were given the distinct honour of carrying their nation’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games on the evening of Friday 23 July 2021.
Despite the fact that the Games have been postponed by one year, we are assured that our NACAC athletes are prepared to showcase their immense talent against the rest of the world, bringing glory to their respective countries and enhancing the brand of our organisation.
In this edition of the Summer Olympics we believe that our women will continue to show the immense progress we have made in gender equity by delivering performances equal to those of our men as they compete in the several events watched by enthusiastic fans around the world.
When the curtains come down on the Games on 8 August, we will be singing the praises of our athletes, spurred by the spirited tributes of the NACAC Athletes Commission.
We enter the Olympics as a united region, sharing the vision of World Athletics and committed to retaining our leadership in international sport.
We wish each of our athletes the very best in the competition.
Good luck to all!
Mike Sands
President
NACAC
