 During this period a fierce fight between Catholics and Protestants had erupted in the country which was especially felt during sporting events, particularly at the newly established Katholieke Sport Centrale, where Protestant athletes felt the Catholic clubs and players were given an unfair advantage.In 1921, Mr. Walther Hewitt expressed interest in the Cultuurtuinlaan.He inspired Dr. E. Snellen, the director of agriculture in Suriname, to build a sportscomplex on the site.