Olympian Keevin Allicock endorses President Ali for second term

Guyanese Olympian boxer Keevin Allicock has endorsed President Irfaan Ali for a second term. Allicock, who became the first Guyanese boxer to compete at an Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 since John Douglas in 1996, praised the Government for its investment across sectors and noted the administration’s commitment to moving the country forward. According to a Newsroom report, Allicock is the second from the sport of boxing to support President Ali’s second term bid, after Guyana’s only Olympic medallist, Michael Parris, last week.

“I support His Excellency for a second term. I believe in his leadership,” Allicock, a Commonwealth Youth Games silver medallist stated. “What a time to be alive, to see the massive transformation and growth in my country.”
“A couple of years ago it was never like this, but now we’re seeing it and I’m truly honoured and grateful to be a part of the growth.”
Allicock praised the leadership of President Ali, Vice-President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister (PM) Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips for delivering on their promises over the last five years, adding that they have a great vision for the country.
He also highlighted the “tremendous job” of Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr and his team at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the Newsroom reports.
“I know of a lot of athletes who have been getting assistance to further their careers. At this point in time, it’s far better than where we were and I know it will get even better over the next five years,” Allicock said.
“The money that Government has been injecting in sports, you’re seeing where it’s going, you’re seeing the development, you’re seeing the changes, you’re seeing young people from those areas that didn’t have opportunities are now getting opportunities.”
The national boxer is encouraging fellow Guyanese to make the right decision on September 1 when they go to the polls.