CV Guyana ready to host IGG championships from December 5-7 – Ninvalle

– meets with participating nations in Suriname

Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle has praised the recent trilateral meeting between Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana as a significant success, describing it as a major milestone in the lead-up to this year’s Inter-Guiana Games (IGG).
The annual Games, which showcase the three territories’ top young athletes, are scheduled to take place in Guyana from December 5 to 7, 2025.
Ninvalle, who was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Guyana in Suriname, Sophia Darlington Browne, travelled to Paramaribo over the weekend for key discussions on the organisation of the event.

During the meeting, representatives from the three countries not only outlined a framework for the 2025 Games but also conducted a review of last year’s edition, which was hosted in Cayenne, French Guiana.
French Guiana’s delegation was led by Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana (CTG)’s Elected Official responsible for Sports, Gilles Le Gall, and included CTG Director of Sports Tatiana Tisserand, CTG Administration representative Johann Lafontaine, interpreter Abby-Gill Acton, and Christian Brosseron, Deputy Chief of Mission at the French Embassy in Suriname.
Suriname’s team featured Youth Development and Sports Minister Lalinie Gopal, Director of Sport Enrique Ralim, and senior officials from the country’s School Sport Federation.
This year’s IGG will focus on student-athletes aged 14 to 18, although the sporting disciplines are still being finalised. According to Ninvalle, all three countries have agreed to give their respective sports federations time to determine which events will be included.
A follow-up virtual meeting of the Organising Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, during which the remaining outstanding matters will be addressed.
The Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) were first hosted in Suriname in 1967 and were established to strengthen regional ties and foster lasting friendships among Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana through sport.
Since then, the Games have evolved into a vital platform for young athletes to showcase their talent while promoting unity and cultural exchange across the three territories.
The Government of Guyana, led by President Irfaan Ali, has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Games, recognising their importance in shaping youth character and promoting sport as a tool for social development.
With Guyana set to host the 2025 edition, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle expressed confidence that the country will deliver a truly memorable event.