New First Division Captain of the ECC, Nial Smith (second left) is flanked by awardees (from left) Junior Sinclair, Matthew Nandu, Richie Looknauth, Miguel Wong and Colin Wong
The Everest Cricket Club was a hive of activity last Thursday as it sought to honour several of its outstanding athletes across sports disciplines.
Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) players Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair and Richie Looknauth were bestowed with accolades, while table tennis siblings Miguel and Colin Wong were similarly honoured.
Everest Cricket Club President, Manzoor Nadir
Explaining why cricketers were not the only ones to be honoured, Everest President Manzoor Nadir, speaking to the diversity of the Club, said, “I want to say to you tonight that we are not just a cricket club. This club celebrates sport, and more particularly, it celebrates wellness. You’ll still find a 72-year-old man playing table tennis with national champs. You’ll still find versatile people playing Squash, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Pickleball,” Nadir shared.
Detailing why ECC hosted the awards ceremony, and encouraging other members to take up and perfect a sport,
the ECC President divulged, “Tonight we want to say to those youngsters who have made the best use of what I consider the best facilities of any club in this country, and they’ve put it to good use. So, we’re here to celebrate them, and to encourage people to continue to do well, develop a talent which would continue to serve you through the rest of your life.”
Everest Cricket Club also took opportunity to name Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) pacer Nial Smith as their new First Division Captain.
