In excess of $3M was disbursed to eight sporting associations and Help and Shelter yesterday at the National Sports Commission (NSC).
According to Director of Sport, Christopher Jones, the monies are to be used to help offset whatever expenses have been incurred or are imminent.
Jones further disclosed that “It’s essentially to remind our athletes …that we recognise the contributions that are being made and of course as a government and as a sports commission, we want to lend support and encourage them to participate in these tournaments.”
Along with Help and Shelter, the beneficiaries included the Guyana Boxing Association, the Badminton Association, the Boxing Board of Control, the Amateur Basketball Association, the Athletics Association of Guyana, the Amateur Swimming Association, the Baseball Association and the Mayor’s Cup Committee.
The individual sums presented were undisclosed.
A vote of thanks on behalf of the beneficiaries was moved by Gokarn Ramdhani, president of the Badminton Association.
