The Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GLTA) has commended the allocation of G$4,6B in the 2024 budget for the sports sector, which is the highest in the history of the fraternity.
This was disclosed in an official release from the association. According to the correspondence, the entity welcomes the historic allotment, which is an increase from the 2023 iteration, noting that the association has cultivated a commendable working relationship with the National Sports Commission and the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport that has resulted in the fulfilment of several objectives.
The release stated, “These commitments include, but are not limited to: 1. rehabilitation of the National Racquet Centre Tennis Courts with the installation of lights and new bleachers. 2. Completion of the National Gymnasium tennis court with the installation of lights and bleachers. 3. Support for players to compete at the local and international levels. 4. Support for coaches to be certified and accredited by the International Tennis Federation. 5. Support for the National Tennis Academy.”
The release further stated that with the realisation of the abovementioned objectives, players and coaches can compete against their regional counterparts through improved training mechanisms and strategies that align with the goals of the association.
“In light of the foregoing, the GTA looks forward to continued synergies with the National Sports Commission, the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, and, by extension, the Government of Guyana. Our partnerships thus far have allowed our players, coaches, and officials to grow in their respective areas of expertise and, most importantly, alleviated significant financial burdens from the parents of our players,” the correspondence further said.
