Liberia’s US-based athlete, Bill Rogers says he is hopeful of tremendous youth development under the administration of President George Weah. According to Rogers, President Weah as a sports icon and a leader will create an avenue for more opportunities for Liberian youth. Rogers, also executive director of the Bill Rogers Youth Foundation, commended Liberian youth for their commitment to the maintenance of peace during the country’s democratic transition period. Founded in 2010, the Bill Rogers Youth Foundation (BRYF) is involved in the discovery and development of young talented African athletes to positively impact the world. He ran a 4:01.56 to set the Liberian record in Cotonou, Benin on June 27, 2004.

Source: Daily Observer February 07, 2018 02:03 UTC