MVP Sports, Trophy Stall, and the nation’s leading football promotional entity, the Petra Organization, have thrown its support behind the inaugural Upper Mazaruni Inter-Village u18 Football Championship, which is penciled to commence on June 18th.
The three entities presented several pieces of equipment and trophies to the initiative which will feature six villages competing in an initial group stage format. The final is slated for June 25th. The other playing dates are June 20th, 22nd and 23rd. The Edwin United Sports ground will serve as the venue for the entirety of the event, which is being coordinated by the DC Caesar Fox School.
Each of the competing teams received one football, while the coordinating committee collected four balls and eight corner flags. The competing teams are: Kaikan/Arau, Paruima, Waramadong, Kamarang, Kako, and Jewalla.
Neil Henrito, lead coordinator of the competition, stated that the school decided to stage the event because it’s difficult to acquire sponsorship given the cost associated with participating in national competitions.
Henrito further said that he is pleased to have the Petra Organization onboard as they are at the forefront of the development of youth football especially at the school level.
Meanwhile, the Petra Organization Co-Director Troy Mendonca stated “We are happy to be associated with the event. We have developed a relationship with school over the years and I am happy to see they took the initiative to have a competition of this nature played within their realm.”
He further said that the entity will provide any necessary support and wish them all the best for a successful tournament.
The representatives of the other two establishments were not present.
