By Barrie Alpha

President of the National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone (NOC-SLE), Prince Sualley, on Wednesday January 17, 2023 presented a letter of invitation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to President Julius Maada Bio.

“We will be honoured with his presence,” he said.

President Bio received the newly elected executive of the National Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone presented to him by the Sports Minister Minister, Augusta James Teima.

Introducing the delegation to the President, the Sports Minister said the newly elected NOC executive had gone to brief State House about the upcoming Olympic Games slated for this year in Paris, France and also to discuss their successes and challenges.

In his brief statement, NOC/CGA’s Chief Prince Sualley appreciated President Bio for making time to receive them, adding that it had always been a tradition for them to pay a courtesy visit and present the new leadership.

He said it was also customary for the IOC president to invite heads of state to the Olympic Games.

He presented the invitation letter for the upcoming Olympic Games, scheduled to hold in Paris, France this year. During those games, he assured the President of their commitment to raising the country’s flag.

A plaque was also presented to President Bio on behalf of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA)’s president Mustapha Berraf in recognition of his support and contributions to the National Olympic Committee.

 In his brief response, President Bio appreciated the Committee for the courtesy call while congratulating them on their new roles.

He admonished them to do their best to ensure that they motivated other people looking forward to participating in the games.