Experienced local referee/judge, Elton Chase was on Monday presented with his International Technical Officer (ITO) certificate.
The certificate was presented by President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Steve Ninvalle.
According to a release from the GBA, Chase was among a select few of Caribbean officials who were successful at the ITO exams held in St Lucia last year.
The release further stated that the accomplishment created history for Chase and and local boxing as he remains the first Guyanese to be certified as an ITO by AIBA.
Chase thanked Ninvalle and the GBA for providing the opportunity and assured that he will impart knowledge for the good of the sport.
