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Michael Johnson announced $50,000 worth of track equipment for each Grand Slam Track location, but Jamaican officials say the donation has yet to be finalised or received.
Michael Johnson, the Grand Slam Track founder, in a bid to continue growing talent, revealed that each Slam location will be granted about $50,000 to purchase new track equipment.
The first edition of the Grand Slam Track was held in Kingston, Jamaica, and Michael Johnson confirmed that the money had already been allocated.
The second edition of Grand Slam Track was held at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miami, Florida, and Michael Johnson also confirmed that the money has already been allocated.
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Commenting on a video shared on Grand Slam Track, Michael Johnson said: “We’ve left over $50,000 of brand-new track equipment for youth athletes in each slam location. Kingston, Jamaica and now Ansin Sport Complex, Miramar.”
Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association breaks the silence
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However, the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) executive member Ian Forbes revealed that they are still awaiting confirmation regarding a reported US$50,000.
In an exclusive interview with Sportsmax.TV, Forbes confirmed that there were discussions regarding the same, but noted that there was no final agreement reached. He added that the equipment is not yet in the possession of the JAAA.
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“Yes, we’ve had discussions, and we’ve also followed up in writing based on those discussions regarding the possible donation of equipment. But nothing has been finalised just yet,” Forbes said.
Forbes stated that they were still confirming exactly how much and what type of equipment had been left behind.
He added that the equipment was not yet in their possession, and while they had hoped to resolve the matter earlier, he explained that once the team left Jamaica, their focus had understandably shifted to the next leg of the series.
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Now that there was a brief pause, he expressed hope that they could conclude discussions and gain a clearer understanding of the situation soon.
“We’re still confirming exactly how much and what type of equipment was left. From what I saw in a statement, it included hurdles and starting blocks, equipment along those lines, not necessarily running shoes,” Forbes explained.
“Not in our possession as yet, no. We would’ve hoped to have wrapped things up earlier, but once they left Jamaica, their focus understandably shifted to the next leg of the series. Now that there’s a bit of a breather, we’re hoping to conclude discussions and get a clearer picture soon.”
After the completion of the first two Grand Slam Track meets, the series is set to continue with upcoming events in Philadelphia from May 30 to June 1, followed by Los Angeles from June 27 to 29.
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