The Guyana National Stadium tarmac at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was flooded with scores of children who were brimming with excitement and anticipation on Thursday, as they were presented with the opportunity to meet their favourite Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) heroes.
Marking the 9-year milestone of the oil giants’ title sponsorship of the local Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team, the event also marked the culmination of this year’s Future Warriors Primary School competition, which saw the top three teams, Cropper Primary, Grove Primary and CV Nunes Primary getting in some game time against the Amazon Warriors.
Delivering brief remarks at Thursday afternoon’s event, GAW’s Event Operations Coordinator Romario Samaroo spoke to the significance and value of ExxonMobil’s investment.
Samaroo related to the eager crowd, “Since 2017, ExxonMobil Guyana has stood with us as a proud title sponsor. Their investment has gone far beyond sponsorship; it has been an investment in the people, in talent and in the future of sports in Guyana. From grassroots initiatives to marquee tournaments, ExxonMobil has ensured that cricket remains a bridge of opportunity for our nation’s youth.”
“Right here, before us, are the bright stars of the Future Warriors tournament: children who are living proof of what such investment can create. They are learning discipline, teamwork and passion for the game, lessons that will stay with them for a lifetime. And who knows, among them may be the next great warriors to inspire this nation.”
“Cricket is not only about the matches we win today but also the generations we inspire for tomorrow. With ExxonMobil by our side and the Guyana Amazon Warriors leading the way, the future of cricket is stronger than ever,” the GAW Event Operations Manager further expressed.
Also gracing the event was West Indies Women’s Captain Hayley Matthews, who had inspiring words for the young female cricketers.
The Republic Bank CPL action in Guyana will continue on Saturday morning, as the Amazon Warriors battle the St. Lucia Kings in a must-win contest from 11:00h. Later that afternoon, the Amazon Warriors Women and the Trinbago Knight Riders Women will head into battle from 16:00h.
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