Guyanese Coaches/ athletes in India for scholarships
A group of talented Guyanese athletes and coaches have departed for India on a prestigious sports scholarship, marking the fulfillment of a promise made by the Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport Charles Ramson Jr.
According to Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, the milestone underscores the Government of Guyana’s commitment to sports development and international collaboration through the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Ministry of Sport.
Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle took a photo opportunity with the Guyanese Coaches/ athletes prior to their departure
The delegation, consisting of both players and coaches, representing the disciplines of table tennis, cricket, badminton, swimming, and basketball.
Among those making the journey are table tennis players Nigel Bryan and Kristian Sahadeo, cricket coach Darien Best, badminton coaches Frank Waddell and swimmer Paul Junior Mahaica, and swimming Coach Shanice Mahaica.
Basketball Coach Warren Wilson is also in India.
Ninvalle expressed immense satisfaction in seeing this initiative come to life, adding, “This is a promise fulfilled, one that we have worked tirelessly to ensure. It is our hope that every athlete and coach takes full advantage of the knowledge and training they will receive in India.”
He emphasized that this group is just the beginning, stating, “This is the first of many scholarships that will be awarded by the Government of Guyana through the NSC and the Ministry of Sport. We are committed to creating more opportunities for our athletes to train at an elite level and bring back valuable skills to help develop sports in Guyana.”
He noted, that the initiative aligns with the government’s broader vision of sports development, talent nurturing, and international partnerships.
The athletes and coaches will engage in intensive training programmes at the JAIN University in Bangalore, gaining exposure to world-class facilities and coaching techniques.
Upon their return, they are expected to contribute significantly to the local sporting landscape, raising the level of competition and mentoring the next generation of Guyanese athletes.
