The FNM also promoted the development of sport tourism. To that end, the FNM: Improved and constructed major sports infrastructure which has provided ideal facilities for major international training, tournaments and competitions Established a Sports Tourism Unit within the Ministry of Tourism, which works closely with the Ministry of Sports to promote the development of sports initiatives, attracting a number of major amateur events to The Bahamas Budgeted $2m/year for the promotion and execution of these events. Established a National Sports Authority for the management, maintenance and promotion of sports
The way forward > DURING THE LIFE OF THE NEXT PARLIAMENT THE FNM WILL: Complete the development of the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre in accordance with the Master Plan, replace the Andre Rodgers Baseball and Churchill Tener-Knowles Softball Fields and build the Athletes Village Continue the development of the Grand Bahama Sports Centre to include upgrades to the training and competition tracks facilities to accommodate American Football, Soccer, Baseball, a Gymnasium and an additional Softball field Construct gymnasia in Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleuthera and Exuma and in a number of schools in New Providence Construct a new running track in Abaco Establish a National Olympic Headquarters and Museum for all olympic sports recognized in The Bahamas, equipped with conference rooms, reception area and federation offices Build a national high performance sports fitness and training centre for Local and International Athletes Develop training fields in east, south and west New Providence and various areas in the Family Islands Introduce a junior athlete developmental program for future Olympians
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