Ramson sees off Commonwealth Youth Games team with well wishes
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, yesterday morning, in his Ministry’s Conference Room, delivered the charge to Guyana’s Commonwealth Youth Games team before they departed Guyana for the Games, scheduled from 4th- 11th August 2023 in Trinidad and Tobago.
Ramson remarked, “On behalf of the Government and people of Guyana, I wish you every success, and we are grateful for your service.
Congratulations on being selected as national representatives. It is an honour and privilege to represent one’s country, and do so with honour, pride, distinction, and to the best of your abilities”.
Sport Minister Charles Ramson jr. is flanked by Guyana’s Commonwealth Youth Games 2023 contingent, GOA Secretary Garfield Wiltshire, and GOA President Godfrey Munroe
He further emphasized on the Government’s commitment to developing sport in Guyana. “As a Government, we are working and making the strategic investment in developing the sporting landscape and industry,” he said.
Reflecting on his own life experiences, Minister Ramson referenced the potential and positive impact sports has on moulding one’s life. He advised the selected student athletes to use the experience gained in sports to expand their horizon, growth and development.
“In your young and budding careers, filled with so much potential, you are on the pathway to excellence, and it’s critical that you remain disciplined as students of your sport and life”, he said.
Sport Minister Charles Ramson jr. taking a photo opportunity with the eight athletes that will be representing Guyana at the Commonwealth Youth Games
Minister Ramson implored the athletes to use the opportunity of the Games and the current position they are in to inculcate the right habits, create the attributes, attitudes, mindset that would see them maximizing and realizing their fullest potential in future sporting careers and in life.
“Know that you have worked hard, sacrificed, have the talent and potential to do of your best; meet new friends in your downtime; discuss training regimen; adopt a resilient, positive and growth mindset as a key ingredient for realization of your potential and talent as you embark on this wonderful journey”, he said.
Guyana will be represented by a delegation of 13. The team comprises of five track and field athletes, three swimmers, two physiotherapists, swimming and athletics coaches, along with Chef de Mission, Ms Nalini Mc Koy.
The swimmers will commence competition on August 6, while the athletics team will display talent on the 7th August.
