The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has thrown its support behind Special Olympics Guyana whose athletes are set to compete at the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany from June 17-25.
According to a release, four athletes, two males and two females, will compete in singles, doubles and team bocce competitions. The players will be accompanied by two officials, a head of delegation and a coach/chaperon.
The athletes are Daniel Samsundar, Stephanie Ramotar, Rachel Mortley and Keston Knights.
Officials are Wilton Spencer and Lavern Alleyne, head of delegation and coach/chaperone respectively.
Last Saturday, Vice-President of the GOA, Philip Fernandes and Secretary-General, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon, paid a visit to the National Gymnasium to witness a practice session by the players.
Bocce is a bowling game played on a 60’x 12’ court. Fernandes participated in the practice and was applauded for his straight hand and duly inspired the athletes with his prowess on the ground.
At the handover ceremony Fernandes and Persaud-McKinnon wished the Special Olympics Guyana Team all the very best and indicated they were looking forward to the report afterwards.
