Mohamed’S Enterprise throws support behind Guyana’s Mixed Martial Arts team to Mexico
Hadi’s World Inc, a subsidiary of Mohamed’s Enterprise, on Monday sponsored Guyana’s team for the upcoming Pan American Championships in Mexico.
The sponsorship cheque was handed over to Ijaz Cave, a member of the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GMMAF), who is also a member of the four-man squad, at Mohamed’s Enterprise, Lombard Street, Georgetown.
At the handing-over ceremony, Mohamed’s Enterprise Managing Director Nazar “Shell” Mohamed related that he understood the importance of supporting athletes while noting that he was once involved in cricket as a young man while his son, Azruddin, was a national table tennis player.
He added that the sponsorship was a demonstration of his commitment to sport in general. He, nevertheless, stated that there needed to be a holistic approach to develop sport and this included the involvement of corporate Guyana.
“I would like to see sport in Guyana really raise to a higher level, so we can win gold medals, we can win very competitive competitions, and we can be like Jamaica,” the businessman added.
“But this is something that needs the input of not only us or a few sponsors that I’ve been seeing in the media. This needs to be done by a great portion of our business community.”
Meanwhile, GMMAF President Gavin Singh expressed gratitude to Mohamed for his tangible contribution to the team.
“I am appreciative of the sponsorship, one that will go a long way in aiding the team’s sojourn to Mexico,” he said.
Further, he added that GMMAF and Mohamed’s Enterprise have discussed the possibility of partnering for upcoming local events hosted by the Federation.
Meanwhile, Cave, one of the athletes heading to the Championships in Monterrey, Mexico, lauded Mohamed for his support, which he described as timely.
The entire contingent of athletes will be announced shortly. Apart from Mohamed’s Enterprise, KFC Guyana is the other company that has so far assisted the team.