Roseau, Dominica: The Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development, Melissa Skerrit greets Olympic champion Thea Lafond Gadson at the Dons and Divas Boutique on Monday.
This visit marked a heartfelt tribute to the designers and creatives by the gold medallist who is actively touring around the island nation after her comeback to her home country.
The Olympic champion has notably won everyone’s hearts in and across Dominica and she is being widely celebrated by the locals and authorities in the country.
Thea Lafond during her time at the boutique on Monday was greeted with great enthusiasm by the minister and she was widely honoured for her achievements.
Minister Melissa while sharing the information of the Olympic champion’s visit on her official social media noted that “It was both a pleasure and an honour to host Dominica’s own first gold medallist Thea Lafond-Gadson at Dons & Divas Boutique.”
The first-time gold medallist took sight of the custom wear designed by the boutique in accordance with the Creole culture.
Thea also gave her measurements for the clothes and while talking to the designers there she decided on her style for the upcoming events.
“We are so excited to facilitate the creation of her custom creole couture wear from our in-house designer. Look for Thea in our custom wear this creole season!!!” stated Minister Melissa further in her social media post.
Notably, the Olympic champion since her return has received a wide appreciation. She was welcomed with a grand celebration including a parade, and motorcade following a celebration in the evening. She has also been awarded many awards, prize money, and more to celebrate her success.
Since her arrival on Sunday, the Olympic champion is taken part in several important meets and discussions for the benefit of her community and home nation.
Thea Lafond also paid a visit to the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, earlier last week where she discussed the future of the sports industry in the island nation. She came along with her husband to the Prime Minister’s office and her visit marked significance as she is being entitled the new Ambassador of Sports.