-MYS Hails Achievement as Milestone for Women’s Basketball and Sports Development in Liberia
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has officially welcomed renowned basketball coach Wellay T. Baar back to Liberia following her successful completion of a prestigious international coaching program at the Hungarian University of Sports Science.
Coach Baar recently paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry, where she presented her certification to Youth and Sports Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, marking the successful completion of a training opportunity aimed at strengthening coaching capacity and advancing sports development.
The achievement has been hailed as another significant step in Liberia’s efforts to invest in professional sports education, capacity building, and international exposure for local coaches and sports administrators.
Speaking during the meeting, Minister Kruah congratulated Coach Baar for her accomplishment and praised her for representing Liberia with distinction on the international stage.
The Minister commended her unwavering dedication to the development of basketball in Liberia, particularly her efforts to empower young athletes and promote greater participation of girls and women in sports.
“Coach Baar’s achievement is a source of pride for Liberia and reflects the importance of investing in knowledge, training, and professional development within our sports sector,” Minister Kruah noted.
She emphasized that strengthening the capacity of coaches remains essential to nurturing talent, improving athletic performance, and creating pathways for young Liberians to succeed both on and off the court.
A respected figure in Liberian basketball, Coach Baar is widely known as the founder and head of the Spartacus Basketball Team, an institution that has played a vital role in developing young basketball talent and promoting youth empowerment through sports.
Over the years, she has earned recognition for her commitment to mentoring young athletes, advocating for women’s participation in sports, and creating opportunities for disadvantaged youth to pursue their athletic ambitions.
Her completion of the international coaching program is expected to further enhance her expertise and contribute to the growth of basketball and sports development initiatives across Liberia.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports described Coach Baar’s accomplishment as an important milestone for the country’s sports sector and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting coaches and sports professionals seeking opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
Officials also expressed the Ministry’s eagerness to collaborate with Coach Baar in expanding grassroots sports programs, identifying and nurturing young talent, and strengthening the overall development of basketball in Liberia.
The Ministry noted that investments in coaching education are critical to building a sustainable sports ecosystem and ensuring that young athletes receive the technical guidance and mentorship needed to excel at national and international levels.
As Liberia continues to pursue broader sports development goals, Coach Baar’s achievement stands as an example of how education, dedication, and international exposure can contribute to the advancement of sports and youth empowerment throughout the country.
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