Liberia sports village for disabled athletes could cost up to $506m
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Front Page Africa
Liberia’s proposed sports village for people with disabilities is estimated to cost between $261 million and $506 million over ten years. It would initially include a high-performance wheelchair basketball centre, followed by facilities and services for other athletes, according to Front Page Africa.
Liberian ambassador S. Lionel Johnson has proposed creating a sports village for athletes with disabilities, with an estimated cost of between $261 million and $506 million over ten years. The project would begin with a national high-performance centre for wheelchair basketball, according to Front Page Africa.
The project includes accessible facilities, specialised coaching, sports medicine services and technical support. It could later expand to become an international sports destination, with employment opportunities and international partnerships.
The village would complement the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, Liberia’s national development plan for 2025-2029. Its programme 52 provides for inclusive sports infrastructure, rehabilitation and recreation services, and support for young athletes. Funding, however, remains a major obstacle to the project.
The proposal comes amid wider debate about the organisation of Liberian sports competitions. On 14 October, a Liberian sports tournament excluded players from the top two divisions.
