It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of an extraordinary son of our soil, scholar, diplomat, and sporting pioneer, Dr. Basil Ince.
Dr. Ince embodied the very pinnacle of service, intellect, and athletic excellence. As a collegiate standout and Pan American Games gold and silver medallist in 1959, he proved early on the limitless potential of Caribbean athletes on the world stage. His lifelong dedication to track and field never wavered, notably serving as President of the National Association of Amateur Athletes and as team manager at the historic 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, where Hasely Crawford captured our nation's first Olympic gold medal.
