Rugby players putting the newly-acquired gear to work
British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller on Sunday handed over sport kits to the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) at the National Park. The donation came through a British charity, SOS Kit Aid. It included balls, boots, mouth guards, T-shirts, shorts, bags, socks, and more.
SOS Kit Aid collects donations as well as unused kits from rugby clubs/shops/schools in the United Kingdom. These are then distributed through British High Commissions across the world to rugby clubs as well as underprivileged children to promote rugby worldwide.
GRFU President Ryan Dey expressed gratitude and highlighted that the kits would contribute towards the body’s plans to encourage a new generation of rugby players. The gear will be distributed to the five clubs within the Union.
Also present at the handing-over was Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr. In brief remarks, the Minister noted his intention of working with the Rugby Union to improve facilities and to ensure that skills are developed.
The donation demonstrates the British High Commission’s continued commitment to the UK-Guyana relationship. We are extremely grateful to SOS Kit Aid for this opportunity to enhance rugby in Guyana.
