Digicel continues support for Special Olympics team

Digicel Guyana have lengthened their relationship with Guyana’s Special Olympics Committee, once again supporting the team that will be jetting off to the Special Olympics in June.
During a press briefing at the Georgetown Club on Wednesday morning, Special Olympics Guyana’s Wilton Spencer spoke of the fruitful relationship the committee shares with the corporate giant.
“Digicel has been with us for approximately ten years. We’ve been getting support from them, and over the years, I must say, we were really pleased with their support,” Spencer shared about their collaboration with the company.
He further revealed, “Special Olympics Guyana, because of the input we get from Digicel, we were able to accumulate 45 medals at international events. This consist of 12 gold, 20 silver and 13 bronze.”

Spencer went on to list the competitors that will be representing Guyana in the sport of Bocce (boch-ee), namely: Daniel Ramsundar, Stephanie Ramotar, Rachel Mortley and Keston Knights.
Meanwhile, Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) President Godfrey Munroe spoke of the key role that the Special Olympics is now taking on.
Munroe remarked, “On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association, we want to wish the athletes the best of success in Germany. You guys are truly special. Special Olympics and Paralympics is now playing a key role in the international realm, and, more particularly, we would have to support these athletes and para-athletes as we move forward. So, as part of the GOA’s mandate, we will be looking to work with our national federations in that regard to ensure that they establish and institute programmes along that line.”
In a word from the sponsors, Digicel’s Communications Manager Vidya Sanichara expressed the company’s commitment not only to sport, but other aspects of Guyanese society. Sanichara said, “At Digicel, we always strive to be involved in our community, whether it’s through sports, education, or special needs; and this event is just one example of our dedication. We will continue to support them and back them whenever they are playing in any sport or competing in any world event that they have. Digicel believes in the power of sports and what it can do to bring together people and their community.”
The Special Olympics are set for Berlin, Germany from June 17th to 25th. The Guyanese team is expected to arrive in Berlin on June 12. Accompanying the team will be Coach Lavern Lee-Allen, while Spencer will be the head of the mission.