Bajan questioned at Games in Peru

A member of the Barbados delegation at the ongoing Bolivarian Games in Lima, Peru, has been questioned by law enforcement there over an alleged incident at the team hotel.

The individual is a member of the men’s cricket contingent playing in the multi-sports games for the first time. A women’s cricket team is also competing, which is part of cricket’s road towards participation at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Yesterday afternoon, the Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) and the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) issued a joint release through a public relations agency.

BOA president Sandra Osborne said: “The integrity of our sporting brand and the conduct of every individual representing Barbados on the world stage are non-negotiable, and the values of our association must be upheld without exception. We are committed to supporting all our team members, and we cooperated fully with Peruvian authorities to ensure a swift and transparent resolution. This is a personal and serious matter, and we ask for respect for the privacy of all involved.”

Calvin Hope, a long-standing cricket administrator who has been president of the BCA since August, said they will “expect a formal report on the matter and will issue further statements, if necessary”.

He added: “In the administration of cricket, the BCA adopts the same principles as those espoused by president Osborne. We are relieved that the matter has seen a swift resolution in

favour of the individual. We stand by the universal principle that every person deserves access to a fair and transparent process.”

A separate media release suggested the Peruvian National Police acted immediately to make an arrest as it carried out investigations. It added that the individual “has been removed and expelled from all activities” related to the Games.

However, the DAILY NATION was informed that the individual was questioned by Peruvian authorities and there were no charges to be answered.

Efforts to get further comments on the matter proved futile.

The Barbados men’s team won the gold medal after defeating Trinidad and Tobago in the final yesterday at the Lima Polo Field Ground 1.

Players and officials are due to return home today. (PS)

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