Can’t stop the rise: SHANIA THOMAS

Volleyball was invented by men, but it was perfected by women. One young woman, Shania Thomas has perfected her game. Volleyball flows in her genes as Shania grew up watching her mother and sister play volleyball.
Born in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region in the lively town of Lethem, the ambitious young woman is a member of Guyana’s female volleyball team.
The talented Region Nine resident was born on February 4, 2001. Her volleyball career reached greater heights at the Pure Masters Academy, where she recently completed her Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examinations.
In an exclusive interview with Guyana Times Sport, Thomas related that her mother has forever motivated her to play to the best of her ability. She added that in the earlier days of her life, she watched her mother and older sister play volleyball. “The onus is on me to continue where my mom and sister left off and make them proud,” Thomas informed this reporter. “I’ve always dreamt of playing competitive volleyball for Brazil, and I’m praying one day I get a chance to,” she added.
Although she was not known for too many mind-blowing performances, Thomas, who made her mark in a volleyball tournament played in Cayenne, French Guiana, was recognised at a tender age as a member of the Guyana female volleyball team in the Inter-Guiana Games (IGG).
The young woman is focused on her dreams, and is seeking to make great strides in volleyball in the near future.
On a more personal note, like many locals, Thomas enjoys eating fried rice and chicken. She also enjoys watching and listening to motivational movies and music. The 17-year-old has a passion for accounts, but is still uncertain at this point whether or not she will become an accountant.
“Don’t let people who know what your past was distract or discredit you from what is now,” is her favourite quote. (Brandon Corlette)