In a landmark development for Caribbean sports infrastructure, the Commonwealth of Dominica has achieved official selection as a beneficiary nation under World Athletics’ prestigious Project 10 initiative. This designation culminates a rigorous two-year application process and paves the way for constructing a cutting-edge synthetic track and field facility in Portsmouth.
The Dominica Athletics Association (DAA), which spearheaded the technical proposal submitted in December 2023, confirmed the achievement following extensive consultations and evaluations by international sporting authorities. The project aligns strategically with the Dominican government’s existing master plan for a modern national sports complex, which additionally envisions an Olympic-standard swimming pool.
Critical to this success was the collaborative effort between sporting bodies and government leadership. The DAA formally acknowledged Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Sports Minister Oscar George, and key figures including Reggie Severin and Billy Doctrove for their unwavering institutional support. Numerous technical teams and government departments were also recognized for ensuring Dominica met World Athletics’ exacting standards.
This world-class infrastructure promises to revolutionize athletic development on the island, providing elite training conditions and positioning Dominica as a potential host for regional and international competitions. The facility is expected to inspire new generations of athletes by providing access to professional-grade training environments.
The DAA emphasized its commitment to ongoing partnerships with the Government of Dominica, World Athletics, and the Qatar Olympic Committee to bring this transformative project to fruition, heralding a new chapter for track and field in the Eastern Caribbean.