Newly appointed Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has pledged the government’s support for Olympic Games bound table tennis player, Chelsea Edghill.
Ninvalle’s pledge was made yesterday during a courtesy call by the athlete, her mother, Deidre Edghill and president of the Guyana Table Tennis Association, (GTTA) Godfrey Munroe.
In his first day at the Middle Street office, Ninvalle assured the 24-year-old talent that the National Sports Commission (NSC) was looking forward to working with the GTTA in ensuring that she receives the support needed.
Edghill created history when she received the International Table Tennis Federation’s lone global wild card sport for female players and will become the first player from Guyana, male or female to feature for the country in the sport at the Olympics.
The nation’s third Director of Sport, stated that it is now important for Edghill to receive as much support as possible, so that she can be competitive at the games in Tokyo, Japan this summer and also at other tournaments.
He congratulated Edghill on not only creating history, but for also being recognized by Table Tennis’ global governing body as the player worthy of their spot in Tokyo.
According to Ninvalle, throughout her playing career, Edghill has been an exemplary athlete; one that is disciplined and works hard.
Edghill thanked the Director of Sport for taking time out from his busy schedule to meet with her before her departure for Portugal, where she is setting-up camp in preparation for the Olympic Games.
The former Youth Olympian and Caribbean U21 and U13 champion explained to Ninvalle her many needs in order to fully focus on her craft and on representing Guyana at major tournaments around the world.
