Cricket West Indies President Dr. Kishore Shallow was part of a delegation from the Caribbean which visited Peru late last month to discuss and promote international collaboration for cricket ahead of the 2027 Pan American Games.
Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) President Keith Joseph was also a part of the team in South America with the aimed to strengthen partnerships between nations and explore the potential inclusion of cricket at the games.
Other key participants included Renzo Manyari Velazco, president of the Peruvian Olympic Committee, former POC president José Quinones González, Dario Barthley CEO of BMP Sports and Mohan Vaswani Vice President Cricket Peru.
The discussions focused on advancing cricket development in Peru, fostering collaborative training programs, and creating exchange initiatives to enhance the sport’s presence in the region.
The delegation also explored strategies for building the necessary infrastructure to support cricket’s growth, ensuring that the sport is well-positioned for inclusion in the 2027 Pan Am Games.
The initiative represents a significant step forward, not only for Peru but also for cricket’s broader expansion across the Americas.
With continued collaboration, investment, and strategic planning, the idea of seeing cricket at the 2027 Pan Am Games and eventually at the 2028 Olympics could be closer to becoming a reality.
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