The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) will be participating in the 3rd Annual Inter-Guiana Games’ U21 Male and Female tournaments, which are again scheduled to be served off in French Guiana from February 25 to March 1, 2020.
In an interview with <<Guyana Times Sport>>, GVF President Levi Nedd said, “This year, we are hoping the male team goes all out to regain that title. In 2019 we had some bad officiating, and that (prevented) the team from winning. I do fear a bit for the females, as compared to the males, who are in good stead. We are currently working hard, training single-handedly; it is more mental preparation than physical.
Female Team, Coach left Levi Nedd in the middle and Chaperon on the right
“In terms of us medalling at the event, that would be good for us in terms of volleyball in Guyana, as we find that we are always the step-children in terms of (having) sponsorship and sponsors to support the game. So a win would take us out of that step-child category, and it would further develop the sport and be better for the upcoming generation.”
Nedd noted that Guyana’s female side still has a lot of work to do, because when it comes to selecting a side for overseas tournaments, there is not much to select from. He relayed that in terms of international exposure, he is looking forward to the players lifting their game on that big stage.
The Guyana squad to the IGG would consist of 10 female players and 12 male counterparts, a Chaperon & an Assistant Female Coach, Odile Brooms and Coach Errol Fingal. Nedd has said he would be in charge of the male squad.
Nedd has also disclosed that the teams would continue to do their separate training in Berbice and in Georgetown, as they prepare to fly out for French Guiana next week, ahead of the tournament which ends on March 1.
