A mammoth $6B sports budget is set to be expended this year, covering areas such as infrastructural upgrades, coaching and mentorship and sports tourism, in addition to the ongoing community grounds project.
As such, following the announcement by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on Monday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle has endorsed the budget, noting that it paves the way for development in the sector.
The Director of Sport shared, “Well, it continues to be a very exciting time for sport in Guyana, and the National Sports Commission (NSC) would like to endorse the budget presented by Senior Minister Ashni Singh yesterday [Monday].”
“This budget allows for the continuation of the rapid development of the sporting sector, especially sporting infrastructure and the development of athletes and officials,” Ninvalle added.
Touching on the grants to Associations and Athletes that were rolled out last year, Ninvalle expressed his elation at that venture being able to continue on a larger scale.
“Just last year, we saw a record account of grants being provided to athletes and associations. And if we are to follow the trend from 2020 to now, this budget allows for even an increase in those grants,” Ninvalle reasoned.
The Director of Sport added on the 2026 Budget, “So, in a nutshell, it is comprehensive and a cushion for all sectors of the Guyanese society.”
A highlight of this year’s budget will be the new sports facilities set to come on stream, such as a boxing facility at Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, a chess facility at the Providence stadium and the first dedicated powerlifting and high-performance conditioning facility.
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