GOA appoints Women in Sport Commission

The Executive Committee of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) recently appointed and ratified the Women in Sport Commission, which will serve from September 2024 to September 2026. This was done pursuant to a nomination process.
The newly-appointed members of the Women in Sport Commission are:
Chair: Nicolette Fernandes
Vice Chair: Denise Jeffrey
General Secretary: Dacia Cummings
Members:
Sileena Arjune
Ashley Khalil
Ayanna Wickham Watson

According to a missive from the GOA, the appointed Commission members in collaboration and under guidance of and support from the Executive Committee of the GOA will guide, direct, and support the work of the Commission.
The Women in Sport Commission is a key body within the GOA, mandated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to promote and enhance girls’ and women’s access to sports across all levels. The Commission will focus on increasing female participation as athletes, coaches, leaders, and volunteers while ensuring gender parity and empowerment throughout Guyana’s sporting landscape.