With just a day remaining before their departure to compete in the Pan American Junior Hockey championships, Sabor Restaurant and Catering Service has provided uniforms to the national U21 female squad.
The presentation of the uniforms was made this week during a simple ceremony attended by the entire squad at the restaurant on Barrack Street, Kingston.
Captain of the team Makeda Harding, received the kits on behalf of the team from Janiel Lee, Proprietor of Sabor Restaurant and Catering Service.
Lee disclosed that the company was excited to be able to contribute to the wellbeing and betterment of young Guyanese players.
He added that there are often not enough opportunities especially for young girls to participate in sport and compete internationally.
The Guyana team features six players with prior international experience in Captain and sweeper Harding, defender Kirsten Gomes, midfielders Madison Fernandes, Clayza Bobb and Sarah Klautky and striker Abosaide Cadogan.
The rest of the team features a diverse group with ages ranging from 20 years down to Makaylah Poole at just 13 years.
Team Head Coach Philip Fernandes said that while the team intends to do its best to represent Guyana well, the youthful age of many players make it a perfect developmental squad for future international competitions as they gather experience.
The team travels out to Barbados tomorrow and will face Canada in their opening match on Tuesday after a few training sessions on the artificial hockey pitch in Barbados, Fernandes added.
The national players will be making their debut at the Pan American championships and will compete in Pool B with Canada, Barbados and Chile while Pool a will feature Argentina, Uruguay and USA.
The Pan Am championships scheduled for April 10-18 serve as a qualifier for the Under-21 World Cup set for later this year.
Guyana National Under-21 men’s team will also be competing in the championships which will run simultaneously with the women’s competition.
