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By: Desmond Paine ,  Sports Correspondent and Founder of Sport For Empowerment Foundation Sierra Leone / Netherlands  During a recent visit to the stunning River Number Two Beach, renowned for its golden sands and rolling turquoise waves, I had the pleasure of meeting a rising star in Sierra Leone’s burgeoning surf scene.  Ali Sesay, a talented surfer hailing from the picturesque Bureh Beach on the Western Area Peninsula of Freetown, shared his inspiring journey filled with passion, progress, and newfound international connections through the exhilarating sport of surfing. Ali’s journey began at the Bureh Beach Surf Club, where his natural talent for riding the waves quickly became apparent.  He made a remarkable debut during Sierra Leone’s inaugural surfing competition at the club, where he clinched an impressive third place, showcasing both his skill and determination amongst his peers. Now, entrenched in the vibrant surf culture at River Number Two Beach, Ali is honing his craft wit...

By: Alhaji A. Barrie The Sierra Leone Senior Women’s Cricket Team, the Lady Patriots, has cemented its place in history with an undefeated run at the BCA Kalahari Women’s T20i Tournament in Botswana.  Their seven-match winning streak was a showcase of skill, teamwork, and unwavering determination, culminating in a 39-run victory against host nation Botswana in the final.   This triumph isn’t just a sporting milestone, it’s a defining moment for women’s cricket in Sierra Leone.  With a boosted ICC Women’s T20i ranking, the team is now poised for greater international recognition, expanding opportunities for female athletes across the country.   Anne Marie Monica Kamara, Aminata Kamara, and Emma Kamara dominated the bowling charts, while Marie Turay set the benchmark for fielding excellence. Aminata Kamara’s MVP title further highlights the team’s overall dominance.   With their NWACC standing redefined, Sierra Leone’s champions are now setting their sights on the July ICC Qualifier, rea...

By Desmond Paine,  Sports Correspondent and Founder, Sport For Empowerment Foundation Sierra Leone / Netherlands StarBurst Park, a vibrant and state-of-the-art sports complex in Sierra Leone, is rapidly emerging as a beacon of hope and opportunity for aspiring young athletes across the nation.  In a landscape where the spotlight often shines solely on football and entertainment venues, the park's visionary founder, Ibrahim Kanu, is boldly carving out a different path, one that begins with the thrilling sport of basketball.  During a recent visit to the facility, Kanu passionately articulated his love for basketball.  “Basketball is a beautiful sport, and my familiarity with the game allows me to better understand what is necessary to cultivate its growth through the StarBurst program,” he shared with infectious enthusiasm.  His ambitious vision is to leverage basketball as a gateway to foster a rich, diverse sporting culture throughout the region. However, basketball is merely one ...