Banks DIH maintains support of Caribbean’s top shots
WIFBSC Short Range Championships 2016…
Banks DIH Limited PRO Troy Peters (second right) presents the cheque to GNRA Secretary Ryan Sampson. At right is the association’s Treasurer Terrance Stuart, with Caribbean Individual Champion Lennox Braithwaite also sharing the moment
Beverage giant Banks DIH Limited has maintained and increased its sponsorship to the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA) fullbore shooters ahead of their defense of the Short Range and Individual Titles at the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championships (WIFBSC), set for Antigua and Barbuda next month.
Public Relations Officer of Banks DIH Limited, Troy Peters, in presenting the cheque to GNRA Secretary Ryan Sampson reminded that the company is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and they have remained steadfast in its support of one of the oldest sports associations in Guyana.
The GNRA is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2017 with a gala championhip, which will see a number of the world’s powerhouses on the range competing.
“Banks DIH Limited has been a major sponsor of rifle shooting over the years and we are extremely happy to be supporting the local shooters in their quest to retain championship honours. We know that the team will make Guyana proud in Antigua,” Peters stated.
Sampson in response expressed thanks to Peters and Banks for their continued commitment to the association not that their unflinching support has allowed Guyana to be the reigning Short and Long Range as well as Individual champions of the Caribbean.
“We at the Guyana NRA are eternally grateful to Banks for their committed partnership with us for as long as I can remember. No doubt you have continued to add the necessary drive for us to succeed and this year will be no different. As champions we will endeavor to continue the tradition of being the Caribbean’s best on the ranges.”
Lennox Braithwaite is the reigning Individual Champion for the past three championships. The GNRA has a budget of $4.6 million for the 10-member team to this year’s championships, set May 16-22.
